Like their peers, LGBTQ+ youth may also be exposed to negative messaging about body image on social media. However, LGBTQ+ youth are often targeted for online bullying based on their sexual orientations or gender identities. The internet can be a place for LGBTQ+ youth to find peers with shared identities, and receive affirming support from others without judgement. While using the internet is generally widespread in the U.S., LGBTQ+ youth spend an average of 45 minutes more a day online than their non-LGBTQ+ peers.
use the internet today, alongside 95% of children and teens aged 3–18. For LGBTQ+ youth and their caregivers, navigating both realities can be complicated.Īccording to Pew Research, more than 93% of adults in the U.S. At the same time, recent reports have made it clear that social media platforms must do more to protect young people from exposure to harmful content. For LGBTQ+ youth, the internet can be an incredible tool for exploration.
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