Sexual identity development of a new generation of emerging adult men: The P18 cohort study.

The life experiences and sexual identity development of three generations of gay men, the Stonewall, AIDS, and Queer generations, are explored. While there are generational differences in the lived experiences of young gay men shaped by the sociopolitical contexts of the historical epoch in which they emerged into adulthood, and a crisis that has come to define each generation, there also are consistencies across generations and across time in the psychological process of coming out that defines identity formation of gay men, as these individuals transition from a period of sexual identity awareness to sexual identity integration. The life experiences are also shaped by conceptions of hypermasculinity, racism and discrimination, substance use, and adventurous sexuality. Despite the many challenges that have defined the lives of gay men across time and that are informed by the homophobia of American society, the vast majority of the population also has demonstrated resilience and fortitude in achieving both pride and dignity. These ideas are explored through the life narratives of fifteen diverse gay men, across the three generations.

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The Coming-Out Process of Young Lesbian and Bisexual Women: Are There Butch/Femme Differences in Sexual Identity Development?

Archives of Sexual Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10508-007-9221-0 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 34-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Margaret Rosario ◽

Eric W. Schrimshaw ◽

Joyce Hunter ◽

Anna Levy-Warren

Keyword(s):

Identity Development ◽

Sexual Identity ◽

Coming Out ◽

Bisexual Women ◽

Sexual Identity Development ◽

And Bisexual

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Sexual Identity in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning Emerging Adults: The Role of Parental Rejection, and Sexuality Specific Family Support

Journal of Family Issues ◽

10.1177/0192513x211050063 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0192513X2110500

Author(s):

Ashley B. Taylor ◽

Tricia K. Neppl

Keyword(s):

Identity Development ◽

Sexual Identity ◽

Family Support ◽

Emerging Adults ◽

Parental Rejection ◽

Sexual Identity Development ◽

Future Directions ◽

Participant Gender ◽

Midwestern University

The present study provides critical contributions to the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) emerging adults by examining the role of family and sexuality specific family support, as well as the moderating effect of gender, on sexual identity development. Specifically, the role of mother and father rejection and sexuality specific family support on both affirmed identity and identity struggles of students were assessed. Using a sample of 338 LGBTQ emerging adults at a midwestern University, findings illustrate that for sexual identity development, mother and father parental rejection positively influenced identity struggles while sexuality specific family support positively influenced affirmed identity. Also, moderation by participant gender was not supported. Limitations and future directions are discussed.

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Youth Sexual Development: A Primer for Social Workers

Social Work ◽

10.1093/sw/swz027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 64 (4) ◽

pp. 356-364

Author(s):

Richard A Brandon-Friedman

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Identity Development ◽

Sexual Identity ◽

Social Workers ◽

Sexual Development ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Sexual Identity Development ◽

Theoretical Orientations ◽

Youth Sexuality

Abstract Sexuality and sexual expression are core aspects of most clients’ lives, yet most schools of social work fail to cover sexual development, leaving social workers uninformed about this essential area of human development. This is particularly the case when the sexual development of youths is concerned, as youth sexuality is often considered too controversial to explore. Considering a positive approach to youth sexuality that seeks to enhance youths’ sexual development and promote their achievement of full sexual and reproductive rights, this article seeks to provide social workers with a resource they can use to enhance their understanding of youth sexual development and its applicability to social work practice. The two main theoretical orientations used to understand sexual identity development are covered as well as the research support for each. Following the explanation of theory is a discussion of how the two theoretical orientations can be integrated to form a more expansive base for the understanding of sexual identity development. A final section provides guidance on how an advanced understanding of youthful sexual identity development can enhance social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

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Sexual Identity Development and Synthesis among LGB-Identified and LGB Dis-Identified Persons

Journal of Psychology and Theology ◽

10.1177/009164710503300101 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 3-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Mark A. Yarhouse ◽

Erica S. N. Tan ◽

Lisa M. Pawlowski

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Identity Development ◽

Sexual Identity ◽

Same Sex ◽

Multiple Outcomes ◽

Sexual Identity Development ◽

Religiously Affiliated ◽

Sex Attraction ◽

Over Time ◽

Identity Synthesis

What are the key milestone events that facilitate sexual identity among persons who experience same-sex attraction? Do those milestone events lead to one outcome, or are multiple outcomes possible with respect to how sexual identity develops and synthesizes over time? This initial pilot study compared 14 religiously-affiliated persons who integrated their experiences of same-sex attraction into a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity synthesis, with 14 religiously-affiliated persons who dis-identified with a LGB-affirming ideology and pursued an alternative identity synthesis. We identified influences that facilitated an individual identifying with LGB-affirming ideologies and the individuals/subcultures that embrace such ideologies, and influences that facilitated an individual dis-identifying with LGB-affirming ideologies and the individuals/subcultures that embrace such ideologies.

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