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Comparing sexual orientation identity development in plurisexual versus monosexual latinx sexual minority youth.

Sydney HainsworthRussell B ToomeyKarla Anhalt
Published in: Journal of adolescence (2023)
This study demonstrates that there are significant differences between plurisexual and monosexual Latinx adolescent populations in reference to identity affirmation, exploration, and resolution, and that these sexual orientations should be treated distinctly in future research. In addition, all three aspects of identity development were significantly related to higher self-esteem for all youth regardless of identity, providing evidence for the importance of developing these three factors.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • current status
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