Overview

Changes in biological processes, relationships, and community interactions influence the emergence of sexuality in all young people. The process is more complex and difficult for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) teenagers. Fortunately, the cultural changes that have allowed LGB youths to become more open about themselves at earlier ages have also allowed social and behavioral scientists the opportunity to study them. The essays in this volume explore the psychological dimensions of LGB identities from puberty to adulthood. The essays focus on three general areas: theoretical frameworks that are important in understanding the development of sexual orientation in adolescence, challenges faced by LGB youth, and issues related to interventions and services for LGB youths in community settings. This volume presents authoritative, research-based reviews of this ever-increasing area of study and social concern.

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Author:   Anthony D'Augelli (Professor of Human Development, Professor of Human Development, Pennsylvania State University) ,  Charlotte J. Patterson (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 22.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9780195119527

ISBN 10:   0195119525
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   05 July 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I: Conceptual Frameworks 1: Julia A. Graber and Andrea Bastiani Archibald: Psychosocial Change at Puberty and Beyond: Understanding Adolescent Sexuality and Sexual Orientation 2: Scott L. Hershberger: Biological Factors in the Development of Sexual Orientation 3: Daryl J. Bem: Exotic becomes Erotic: Integrating Biological and Experiential Antecedents of Sexual Orientation Part II: Psychological Challenges 4: Margaret S. Schneider: Toward a Reconceptualization of the Coming-Out Process for Adolescent Females 5: Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus and Kris A. Langabar: Developmental Trajectories of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youths 6: Eric M. Dubé, Ritch C. Savin-Williams, and Lisa M. Diamond: Intimacy Development, Gender, and Ethnicity among Sexual-Minority Youths Part III: Issues for Intervention and Social Change 7: Arnold H. Grossman: Avoiding HIV/AIDS and the Challenge of Growing Up Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual 8: Nancy J. Evans: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths in University Communities 9: Ian Rivers and Anthony R. D'Augelli: The Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths 10: Caitlin Ryan: Counseling Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths 11: Janice M. Irvine: Educational Reform and Sexual Identity: Conflicts and Challenges 12: Gilbert Herdt: Social Change, Sexual Diversity, and Tolerance for Bisexuality in the United States Index

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