Understanding the Developmental Profiles of Young Black Sexual Minority Males Ages 14 to 24: Insights from Latent Profile Analysis
These findings underscore the complexity of development among YBSMM, highlighting the need for tailored interventions that promote economic stability, affirm identity, and expand access to resources. The results inform policy and practice enhancements that account for the nuanced socioeconomic contexts shaping YBSMM's experiences, fostering resilience and reducing health disparities. Future research should prioritize the design and implementation of strengths-based, culturally competent interventions.
Authors
- Natasha Slesnick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6629-0333)
- Sally Kirklewski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-8074)
- Susan Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1833-2500)
- Alexis D. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5993-2513)
- Xin Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4046-5374)
- Donte Travon Boyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9952-3116)
- Camille R. Quin
Institutions
- Ohio Department of Education (US)
- Emory University (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- Yale University (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-025-02677-2
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00