Change in relationship status and internalizing symptoms among adolescents: Testing bidirectionality and moderation by sexual orientation, gender, and age Adolescent romantic experiences are socially normative and serve important social and developmental functions. Despite the well-established concurrent link between romantic involvement and internaliz...

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Longitudinal study of teens: entering romantic rels predicts lower internalizing symptoms for gay, lesbian, & questioning youth—but not for straight or bi. Mental health predicts relationship entry. Highlights romance’s protective role for LGBTQ+ adolescents. #loveispowerfulstuff