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The research aims to explore how self-esteem can protect against anxiety symptoms in LGBTQ and cisgender adolescents.

February 23, 2026Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology0 citations

Development of Anxiety Symptoms Among LGBTQ and Cisgender Heterosexual Adolescents: The Protective Role of Self-Esteem

RKRobert C. Klein VBVictoria L. Baum HSHannah L. Schacter

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The research aims to explore how self-esteem can protect against anxiety symptoms in LGBTQ and cisgender adolescents.
Analyzed anxiety symptom development among LGBTQ and cisgender adolescents
Examined self-esteem as a protective factor during the transition to high school
Identified potential interventions focusing on self-esteem boosting.
LGBTQ adolescents report higher levels of anxiety symptoms compared to cisgender peers
Increased self-esteem associated with reduced anxiety symptoms in LGBTQ youth
Targeted interventions can enhance self-esteem and potentially alleviate anxiety.

Abstract

Self-esteem emerges as a critical protective factor against the development of anxiety symptoms. Given heightened anxiety symptoms for LGBTQ adolescents following the transition to high school, interventions bolstering self-esteem may be especially beneficial for reducing anxiety in this population.

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