The Influence of Emerging Adulthood on the Risky and Dangerous Behaviors of LGBT Populations
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Emerging Adulthood as a Stage in the Life Course
Emerging Adulthood and Risk-Taking Behaviors
3. Risk Taking Behaviors in LGBT Populations
3.1. Substance Related Risk-Taking Behaviors in LGBT Youth
3.2. Sexual Risk Taking Behaviors in LGBT Youth
4. Sociological Theories Applicable to Risky Taking during Emerging Adulthood for LGBT Youth
How Emerging Adulthood Impacts Risk Taking Behaviors of LGBT Youth
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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