LGBTQ+ Young People’s Health and Well-being Experiences in Out-of-home Social Care
A scoping review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14646305 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jörg Schaub (0000-0002-6878-2366, University of Birmingham, corresponding author), Willem Stander (0000-0002-3664-4647, University of Birmingham), Paul Montgomery (0000-0001-8008-1370, University of Birmingham) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 143 |
| Pages | 106682 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children and Youth Services Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-7409 • E-ISSN: 1873-7765 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106682 |
| OpenAlex | W4306386256 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 16 |
| References cited | 47 |
The experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) youth in foster and residential social care have largely been overlooked in research, practice and policy. This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize the existing empirical research concerning the health and well-being needs of LGBTQ+ youth in care. Following a six-stage approach to scoping reviews, a computerized search was conducted from a total of eight electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science (Core Collection), Scopus, CINAHL Plus, PsychINFO, Sociological Abstracts, Social Care Online (SCIE), and OpenGrey. Search parameters comprised of three domains (LGBTQ+ status, age, and social care interventions). Data synthesis included thematic analysis, as well as critical appraisal using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) criteria. Of the initial 1,962 sources identified, 22 studies met the search and quality criteria and were included in the final review. Overall, the evidence base is limited with most studies originating from the USA (77 % of included papers). The findings indicate that LGBTQ+ youth experience poorer physical and mental health, and also poorer well-being outcomes compared to non-LGBTQ+ youth while in foster and residential social care. Racial or ethnic minority LGBTQ+ youth, lesbian/bisexual girls, and trans and nonbinary youth face particular challenges, and social care systems appear especially ill-equipped to meet the needs of transgender and nonbinary youth. While the evidence base continues to grow, there remains a need for high quality research including longitudinal and life course studies in various contexts and countries to generate robust empirical evidence in this area. The implications for practice and policy include policy shifts, mandatory and comprehensive competency-based education and training, as well ongoing coaching regarding anti-LGBTQ+ and heteronormative bias within this system
CINAHL · Critical appraisal · Health care · Lesbian · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Queer · Transgender · Child Welfare and Adoption · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Gerontology
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Effectiveness of an LGBTQ+ E-Learning Module for Social Workers
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The impact of children’s services professionals on LGBTIQ youth
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Systematic Review of the Empirical Evidence of Study Publication Bias and Outcome Reporting Bias
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LGBTQ Youth in the Child Welfare System
Providing a secure base for LGBTQ young people in foster care
Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones
Foster Parents' Perspectives on LGB Youth in the Child Welfare System
A Glimpse Within
Gay and Lesbian Youth in Foster Care
Thematic analysis
Queerness and Dating Violence Among Adolescent Mothers in Foster Care
Intersection of race and religion for youth in foster care
Sexual and gender minority disproportionality and disparities in child welfare
Satisfaction, willingness, and well-being
A comparison of LGBTQ youth and heterosexual youth in the child welfare system
Foster family acceptance
Functional outcomes among sexual minority youth emancipating from the child welfare system
Exploring support for LGBTQ youth transitioning from foster care to emerging adulthood
Exploring the families of origin of LGBTQ former foster youth and their trajectories throughout care
The role of cultural dissimilarity factors on child adjustment following foster placement
Sexual identity development and sexual well-being
Gender Identity and Social Services
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| Citations per year | 5.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |