Table 1.

Sample Interview Questions and Probes

Sample questions and probes	Underlying Bioecological Construct and Rationale
Please tell me about the time your parents first addressed sex with you. What was it like having your mother/father talk about sex with you? Do you think there are factors that affect how parent/s talk about sex with their gay/bi/queer sons? Looking back at it, would you change/have changed anything about how your parent/s handle/handled conversations about sex with you? Tell me more.	Proximal process to establish the frequency and nature of talks in the microsystem, how sex communication may be a driving force of development, and the underlying ecological barriers to inclusive sex communication
What do you think of your parent/s knowledge about your sexuality education needs? From zero to ten, with zero being the worst and ten being the best, how would you score them as sex educators? Why?	Parental awareness of the signs and symbols that are pertinent to GBQ adolescent males and establish the effectiveness of the discussions to foster sustained reciprocal relationships
If you could choose, who would you prefer talk to you and explain about gay/bi/queer-specific sex/sexuality? Teachers? Doctors? Nurses? Parent/s? Friends? Other family members? Your priest/pastor or a religious leader? Why?	Resources within the ecological systems viewed as knowledgeable and trustworthy by participants