Disclosure of sexual identity and/or gender orientation is difficult for youth and is associated with elevated adverse health risks, particularly when there is parental rejection. There are limited studies conducted with Hispanic sexual minority youth (HSMY) and their families to understand the disclosure process, how the family unit changes and adapts following disclosure, and the implications for preventive interventions for HSMY and their families. This paper explores the lived experiences of youth and parents throughout the disclosure process. A phenomenological approach was used to interview 15 parent–youth dyads (N = 30) to understand what it means for Hispanic youth to disclose their sexual identity and/or gender orientation. Three themes that best described the experience emerged from the participant interviews; the experience of disclosing included intrapersonal challenges, navigating disclosure, and conceptualizing acceptance. The authors highlight implications for preventive interventions that can help these families undergoing the unique process of disclosure.

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了解西班牙裔性少数青年及其父母的生活经历

披露性身份和/或性别取向对青少年来说很困难，并且会增加不良健康风险，尤其是在父母拒绝的情况下。与西班牙裔性少数青年 (HSMY) 及其家人进行的研究有限，以了解披露过程、家庭单位在披露后如何变化和适应，以及对 HSMY 及其家人的预防干预措施的影响。本文探讨了青少年和父母在整个披露过程中的生活经历。采用现象学方法采访了 15 名亲子对（N = 30) 了解西班牙裔青年披露其性身份和/或性别取向意味着什么。参与者访谈中出现了最能描述体验的三个主题；披露的经验包括个人内部挑战、导航披露和概念化接受。作者强调了预防性干预措施的意义，这些干预措施可以帮助这些家庭经历独特的披露过程。