Q Chat Space: Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of an Internet-Based Support Program for LGBTQ Youth.
Gender minority youth
Internet
Intervention
LGBTQ
Mental health
Prevention
Sexual minority youth
Substance use
Journal
Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research
ISSN: 1573-6695
Titre abrégé: Prev Sci
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 100894724
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 2022
01 2022
Historique:
accepted:
14
08
2021
pubmed:
8
9
2021
medline:
22
3
2022
entrez:
7
9
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
There are few psychosocial support programs specifically designed to meet the unique developmental and health needs of LGBTQ youth. Even when available, many youth face significant barriers to accessing LGBTQ-specific services for fear of being "outed" to parents, peers, and community members. The current study assessed the utility, feasibility, and acceptability of a synchronous, adult-facilitated, chat-based Internet community support program for LGBTQ youth aged 13-19. Chat transcripts were analyzed to examine how LGBTQ youth used the chat-based platform to connect with peers and trusted adults. A separate user satisfaction survey was collected to assess the personal (e.g., sexual orientation, gender identity, age) and contextual (e.g., geography, family environment) characteristics of youth engaging in the platform, their preferred topics of discussion, and their satisfaction with the program focus and facilitators. Qualitative data analysis demonstrated the degree to which LGBTQ youth were comfortable disclosing difficult and challenging situations with family, friends, and in their community and in seeking support from peers and facilitators online. Youth also used the platform to explore facets of sexual and gender identity/expression and self-acceptance. Overall, users were very satisfied with the platform, and participants accurately reflect the program's desired populations for engagement (e.g., LGBTQ youth of color, LGBTQ youth in the South). Together, findings support the feasibility and acceptability of synchronous, adult-facilitated, chat-based Internet programs to connect and support LGBTQ youth, which encourage future research and innovation in service delivery.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34490582
doi: 10.1007/s11121-021-01291-y
pii: 10.1007/s11121-021-01291-y
pmc: PMC8420963
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
130-141Subventions
Organisme : NICHD NIH HHS
ID : P2C HD041041
Pays : United States
Organisme : NCCDPHP CDC HHS
ID : U48 DP006382
Pays : United States
Informations de copyright
© 2021. Society for Prevention Research.
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