On Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:17:09 -0700, Beth Benoit wrote: >In keeping with our recent discussions about statistics (and my current >reading of Joel Best's second book about statistics), here's a Bill O'Reilly >"Oh, Really?" story that seems suspiciously uninformed, undocumented and >questionable: > http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3756038,00.html
If I can make a few comments: (1) It is unclear which statistics you are questioning. (2) Given that this is popular media news article, it is not surprising that they don't quote or cite sources. Few news articles do and it is a practice academics should constantly complain about to the sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, etc., and their associated websites). (3) A quick search of a several databases seems to suggest that the research being referred to is that done by Anthony R. D'Augelli, a professor and associate dean at Pennsylvania State U. (University Park campus). I think that this might be the specific reference being cited: D'Augelli, A. R., Grossman, A. H., & Starks, M. T. (2006). Childhood gender atypicality, victimization, and PTSD among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 21(11), 1462-1482. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260506293482 The abstract is provided below: DN: Database Name ERIC TI: Title Childhood Gender Atypicality, Victimization, and PTSD among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth AU: Author D'Augelli, Anthony R.; Grossman, Arnold H.; Starks, Michael T. SO: Source Journal of Interpersonal Violence; v21 n11 p1462-1482 2006 IS: ISSN 0886-2605 AB: Abstract This study examined childhood gender atypicality, lifetime victimization based on sexual orientation, and current mental health, including trauma symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among 528 lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Nearly 80% reported verbal victimization, 11% physical, and 9% sexual, with males reporting significantly more victimization. Victimization began, on average, at age 13. Verbal attacks occurred as early as age 6, physical attacks at 8, and sexual attacks at 9. Youth who were considered gender atypical in childhood reported more victimization and more current mental health symptoms. PTSD was found in 9% of youth and was associated with past physical victimization. (Contains 5 tables.) RL: Resource Location http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260506293482 PY: Publication Year 2006 -Mike Palij New York University [email protected] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
