The study commissioned by health, community and youth services provider Metro, found that despite strides towards equality in recent times, 65 per cent of people have witnessed or are aware of LGBT discrimination and abuse.
The poll of more than 1,000 people, conducted by Populus, found that 76 per cent of respondents believe young LGBT people face negative reactions when they are open about their identity at school.
The poll also found that the same proportion think young LGBT people experience negativity in the street if they are open about their sexuality.
A further 66 per cent said that young LGBT people are likely to go through discrimination at work, and nearly 60 per cent believe that young LGBT people encounter negative responses from their parents regarding their identity.
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