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A snapshot of gay-straight alliance clubs and student well-being in Western Canadian high schools

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dc.contributor.authorDi Stasio, Maria
dc.contributor.authorAlston, Lauren
dc.contributor.authorHarley, Jason
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-11T19:53:37Z
dc.date.available2023-07-11T19:53:37Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractGay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs promote safer school environments for students. GSAs typically refer to student-led, teacher-supported school clubs that serve youth of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. This study investigated the relationship between students’ awareness of school-based GSAs and their bullying experiences, mental health, self-determination, and relationships at school and home. Findings showed that LGBTQ2S+ students experienced higher rates of bullying and symptoms of depression and scored lower on self-determination subscales than cisgender heterosexual students. Interestingly, students who were aware of their school’s GSA club scored higher on the self-determination subscales regarding family relationships and lower on bullying compared to students who were unaware of their school’s GSA club. LGBTQ2S+ students had lower rates of comfort with their sexual orientation at home and school than their cisgender heterosexual students. Implications and future directions are discussed.
dc.identifier.citationDi Stasio, M., Alston, L., & Harley, J. (2023). A Snapshot of Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs and Student Well-Being in Western Canadian High Schools. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 38(2), 144–158. https://doi.org/10.1177/08295735231170337
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1177/08295735231170337
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/3161
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAttribution (CC BY)
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectgay-straight alliance
dc.subjecthigh school
dc.subjectself-determination
dc.subjectbullying
dc.subjectdepression
dc.titleA snapshot of gay-straight alliance clubs and student well-being in Western Canadian high schoolsen
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