Abstract
A two-phase, cross-section and case study design examined the level of youth involvement in the decision-making processes of youth-serving organizations and the effects of diversity training on organizational support for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) adolescents. Results indicate the organizations studied differed with respect to levels of youth involvement, but did not significantly differ with respect to the outcome variable. In-depth analysis to open-response questions indicated organizational support is extremely varied and organizations do support diversity, but not necessarily in regard to LGBT adolescents. The LGBT content within diversity training programs is also discussed. Finally, some religious ideas or beliefs seem to negatively affect the environment in youth-serving organizations in regard to support for LGBT adolescents. Implications for further research, youth practitioners and organizations are discussed
Recommended Citation
Regan, Christine R.; Swisher, Marilyn; and Barnett, Rosemary V.
(2007)
"Organizational Support for Sexual Minority
Adolescents: Effects of Level of Youth
Involvement and Diversity Training,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol2/iss2/5
