In this study, we examine how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth, who tend to experience greater feelings of isolation and discrimination than heterosexual youth, find and become integrated into supportive activities and resources. As part of a larger study on supportive lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth environments, 66 go-along interviews with LGBTQ youth, from Massachusetts, Minnesota, and British Columbia were conducted. Analysis of these interviews identified important cues that prompt self-agency and integration into supportive environments and affirmative identities. In particular, we argue indirect links or cues such as media and print advertisements increase awareness of supports and resources, while personal links, such as referrals from trusted friends, adults, and regularly attended programs, can help youth form denser networks of support.

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和我一起来：将LGBTQ青年与支持性资源联系在一起

在这项研究中，我们研究了比异性恋青年更容易遭受孤立和歧视的同性恋，双性恋，双性恋，变性者和同志（LGBTQ）青年如何找到并融入支持性活动和资源。作为对支持性的女同性恋，男同性恋，双性恋，变性者和酷儿青年环境的一项较大研究的一部分，对来自马萨诸塞州，明尼苏达州和不列颠哥伦比亚省的LGBTQ青年进行了66次连续采访。对这些访谈的分析确定了重要的提示，这些提示促使人们进行自我干预并融入支持性环境和肯定身份。特别是，我们认为间接链接或提示（例如媒体和印刷广告）可以提高人们对支持和资源的意识，而个人链接（例如来自可信赖的朋友，成年人的推荐和定期参加的计划）