LGBTQ Youths' School Athletic Experiences: A 40-Year Content Analysis in Nine Flagship Journals |
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| Authors: | Scott B Greenspan Catherine Griffith Erin F Murtagh |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Student Development, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts USA;2. Independent Scholar |
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| Abstract: | The majority of youth identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) experience harassment in school athletics, which increases the risks of mental health concerns and less physical activity involvement. The authors conducted a systematic content analysis of nine flagship journals to assess the representation of this critical issue within the scholarly literature. Results demonstrate a dearth of academic research within flagship journals, which may deter appropriate school-based initiatives and interventions. Implications for counseling and directions for future research are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Athletics content analysis LGBTQ youth physical activity school |
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