Sexually and Gender Diverse Adolescents Critical Perspectives on Risk and Resilience

1. Setting the stage: An introduction to the lives of LGBTQ+ adolescents - Laura Baams

Part I: Family, peer, and school relationships

2. The protective role of family members and family systems for sexually and gender diverse adolescents - Nita U. Kulkarni, Abigail L. Moore, and Rachel H. Farr

3. A transactional model of school-based bullying-victimization disparities for sexually and gender diverse adolescents - Tessa M. L. Kaufman, Jingyi Huang, and Salvatore Ioverno

4. How LGBTQ+ inclusive school policies and practices and gender-sexuality alliances support and empower sexual and gender diverse adolescents - V. Paul Poteat and Jack Day

5. Sexually and gender diverse adolescents’ friendships: What is to gain from a social network perspective? - Wouter J. Kiekens and Thomas Teekens

6. Intimate relationships of sexually and gender diverse adolescents - Shannon Snapp, Dolores Marquez, and Mira Levi

Part II: Society, community, and social media

7. The legal epidemiology of global laws and policies shaping risk and resiliency in sexually and gender diverse adolescents' health and well-being - Arjan van der Star

8. Sexually and gender diverse adolescents’ political participation - Brodie Fraser

9. The opportunities and challenges of digital media use for sexually and gender diverse adolescents - Chelly Maes, Kathrin Karsay, and Edward John Noon

Part III: Affirming and trauma-informed care

10. Navigating healthcare challenges for sexually and gender diverse adolescents: Understanding barriers and promoting equity - Gabriël van Beusekom, Henny M.W. Bos, and John B.F. de Wit

11. Gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse adolescents - Charlie Loopuijt, Aafke Uilhoorn, and Chris Verhaak

12. Developmental queer and trans actualizations: A clear pathway to promoting health and well-being for sexually and gender diverse youth - Sasha Bailey, Yael Perry, Jeremy Goldbach, Nicola C. Newton, and Emma L. Barrett

Part IV: Critical perspectives on risk and resilience

13. Navigating time: A systematic review of the timing of sexual and gender identity milestones - Laura Baams, Anna Caprinali, and Mirjam Fischer

14. Hurt people hurt people: Understanding actual and perceived aggressive behavior among sexually and gender diverse adolescents - Alexa Martin-Storey and Amanda Pollitt

15. Anti-gender movements: Implications for educational practices and student welfare - Roman Kuhar

16. Collective liberation through critical pedagogy: Refocusing on queer discovery, joy, and freedom - Robert A. Marx, Anne E. Dufault, and Miriam R. Arbeit

17. Are we making them feel safer? A dialogue on LGBTQ-targeted school-based safety strategies - Ruby van Vliet and Chelsea A. Rodriguez

Part V: Conclusion

18. Pathways to inclusion: Navigating risk and resilience for sexually and gender diverse adolescents - Tessa M. L. Kaufman

Biography

Laura Baams is Associate Professor of Pedagogy and Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen. With a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Utrecht University, Dr. Baams specializes in youth development, sexual and gender diversity, and mental health disparities.

Tessa M. L. Kaufman is Assistant Professor of Education and Pedagogy at Utrecht University. With a Ph.D. in Sociology (cum laude) from the University of Groningen, Dr. Kaufman specializes in social experiences of sexually and gender diverse youth.

“We need this easy-to-read, current, and comprehensive book that fills a knowledge gap. This book will appeal to a wide range of individuals from researchers, educationalists, psychologists, social workers, policymakers, and even parents who are trying to find ways to support SGD youth. It has the potential to lead to advances in practice, policy, and research.”

Harriet Tenenbaum, Professor in Developmental and Social Psychology, University of Surrey, UK