Substance Use and Misuse Among LGBTQI+ Adolescents in Maine
Document Type
Event
Department
Social Work
Abstract
Prior research suggests that LGBTQI+ adolescents use substances earlier and at higher rates than their heterosexual, cisgender peers. The research question for this study is “to what degree, if any, does substance use and misuse affect LGBTQI+ adolescents?” The existing data was extracted from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey. In particular, the authors focused on survey data from Maine high schools, consisting of adolescents in grades 9 through 12. Through the analysis of this survey data, the authors expect to confirm that substance use and misuse occur at higher rates among LGBTQI+ adolescents. The authors’ findings will contribute to knowledge about the substance use and misuse of LGBTQI+ adolescents and may influence the implementation of interventions, programs, and resources. Protocol # HRPP 120721-137
Substance Use and Misuse Among LGBTQI+ Adolescents in Maine
Prior research suggests that LGBTQI+ adolescents use substances earlier and at higher rates than their heterosexual, cisgender peers. The research question for this study is “to what degree, if any, does substance use and misuse affect LGBTQI+ adolescents?” The existing data was extracted from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey. In particular, the authors focused on survey data from Maine high schools, consisting of adolescents in grades 9 through 12. Through the analysis of this survey data, the authors expect to confirm that substance use and misuse occur at higher rates among LGBTQI+ adolescents. The authors’ findings will contribute to knowledge about the substance use and misuse of LGBTQI+ adolescents and may influence the implementation of interventions, programs, and resources. Protocol # HRPP 120721-137
