Analyses that predict young adult mental health
and social adjustment show the strong predictive role of adolescent LGBT school victimization.Females generally
reported lower negative mental health and higher
positive adjustment when compared with males.
Depression was higher and self-esteem was lower for
immigrants and persons from low SES families. Family
SES was also associated with life satisfaction and selfesteem.
Non-Latino Whites reported lower self-esteem
when compared with Latinos.