Features of Positive Developmental Leisure Settings for LGBTQ Youth

There are several features of youth programs that support positive youth development. In this study, researchers utilized a participant-observer approach to examine those features in a program specifically targeted toward LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) youth. Thematic analysis of observational notes, interviews, and program documents revealed that support for efficacy and mattering and opportunities to belong were the most salient features in the program.