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Study: Inclusive Schools Boost Well-Being for All Teens

3/26/2026

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A study published in the Journal of Adolescence finds inclusive environments for LGBTQ teens benefit all high school students.
Cisgender students in schools promoting openness toward LGBTQ peers report improved social well-being.
The study surveyed 287 cisgender heterosexual teens across 38 Michigan schools.
A second study by Robert Klein, lead researcher, shows LGBTQ teens with high self-esteem experience reduced anxiety.
Both studies advocate promoting self-esteem and affirming school environments to support all students.

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Story summary

A study published in the Journal of Adolescence finds inclusive environments for LGBTQ teens benefit all high school students.
Cisgender students in schools promoting openness toward LGBTQ peers report improved social well-being.
The study surveyed 287 cisgender heterosexual teens across 38 Michigan schools.
A second study by Robert Klein, lead researcher, shows LGBTQ teens with high self-esteem experience reduced anxiety.
Both studies advocate promoting self-esteem and affirming school environments to support all students.