Promoting Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem for Multiethnic Sexual Minority Youth: An Evidence-Informed Intervention |
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| Authors: | Shelley L. Craig Lauren McInroy Ashley Austin Mark Smith Brett Engle |
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| Affiliation: | 1. University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , Toronto , ON , Canada;2. Barry University, Ellen Whiteside McDonnell School of Social Work , Miami Shores , FL;3. Barry University, School of Social Work , Miami Shores , FL |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Sexual minority youth face multiple challenges, yet research regarding evidence-informed practice strategies for this population is limited. This study describes the pilot efforts of Strengths First, the first strengths-based intervention created specifically to promote self-esteem and self-efficacy among multiethnic sexual minority youth. A pretest–posttest design was used to gather preliminary data from program participants (n = 162) about the potential effectiveness of the program during a 2-year period that ranged from the inception of the program in June 2008 to September 2010. Significant increases in self-esteem and self-efficacy were found. Implications for social service research and practice are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Sexual minority youth gay lesbian bisexual transgender self-esteem self-efficacy evidence-based case management |
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