Developing an inclusive Safe Dates program for sexual and gender minority adolescents: A pilot study.
J Adolesc
; 86: 11-14, 2021 01.
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| ID: mdl-33260054
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Despite the prevalence and negative consequences of dating violence among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents, few prevention programs address dating violence for these groups. We describe the adaptation of the evidence-based Safe Dates dating violence prevention program to be inclusive of SGM adolescents and the outcome of a pilot trial of the expanded curriculum implemented in mixed settings serving both SGM and cisgender, heterosexual youth.METHODS:
Following a published framework of curriculum adaptation, we gathered information on SGM adolescents' needs and adapted Safe Dates materials to address SGM-specific risk factors for, and manifestations of, dating violence. We piloted the adapted program in 11 US schools and organizations serving SGM and cisgender, heterosexual youth (N = 156). The average age of participants was 15.11 years (SD = 2.76) at baseline. Participants were diverse with respect to race/ethnicity (26% Black/African American, 24% Hispanic/Latino, 21% White, 7% American Indian/Native Alaskan, 5% Asian/Pacific Islander), gender (56% female), and SGM status (35% SGM). Multi-level models measured change in scores on a written measure of dating violence knowledge from pre-test to post-test.RESULTS:
Dating violence knowledge increased significantly. Improvements did not differ by gender (female-identified versus not female-identified) or SGM status.CONCLUSIONS:
Results support initial feasibility and efficacy of dating violence prevention programs that include both SGM and cisgender, heterosexual adolescents. The program normalizes diverse SGM identities and encourages participation of youth who are questioning or choosing not to disclose their gender or sexual identities. Larger-scale research should examine effects on dating violence experiences.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article