Research Catalog

Title

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities and youth : psychological perspectives / edited by Anthony R. D'Augelli, Charlotte J. Patterson.

Publication

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

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Additional Authors

• D'Augelli, Anthony R.
• Patterson, Charlotte

Description

viii, 296 p.; 24 cm.

Summary

The essays in this book explore the biological, social, psychological, and cultural dimensions of LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) identities from puberty to early adulthood, focusing upon three general areas: theoretical frameworks important in understanding the development of sexual orientation in adolescence; challenges faced by LGB youth; and interventions and services for LGB youth in community settings.

Subject

• Homosexuality, Female > psychology
• Bisexuality > psychology
• Adolescent
• Homosexuality, Male > psychology
• Gay youth > United States > Psychology
• Lesbian youth > United States > Psychology
• Bisexual youth > United States > Psychology
• Gay youth > Psychology
• Lesbian youth > Psychology
• Bisexual youth > Psychology
• United States

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Psychosocial change at puberty and beyond: understanding adolescent sexuality and sexual orientation / Julia A. Graber, Andrea Bastiani Archibald -- Biological factors in the development of sexual orientation / Scott L. Hershberger -- Exotic becomes erotic: integrating biological and experiential antecedents of sexual orientation / Daryl J. Bem -- Toward a reconceptualization of the coming-out process for adolescent females / Margaret S. Schneider -- Developmental trajectories of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths / Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, Kris A. Langabeer -- Intimacy development, gender, and ethnicity among sexual-minority youths / Eric M. Dubé, Ritch C. Savin-Williams, Lisa M. Diamond -- Avoiding HIV/AIDS and the challenge of growing up gay, lesbian, and bisexual / Arnold H. Grossman -- The experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths in university communities / Nancy J. Evans -- The victimization of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths / Ian Rivers, Anthony R. D'Augelli -- Counseling lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths / Caitlin Ryan -- Educational reform and sexual identity: conflicts and challenges / Janice M. Irvine -- Social change, sexual diversity, and tolerance for bisexuality in the United States / Gilbert Herdt.

ISBN

• 0195119533 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
• 0195119525 (acid-free paper)

LCCN

^^^00026622^

OCLC

43569447

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library