Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities and Youth: Psychological Perspectives / Edition 1

by Anthony R. D'Augelli, Charlotte J. Patterson

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195119534
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/03/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Anthony R. D'Augelli is Professor of Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University. Bharlotte J. Patterson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

Table of Contents

Part I: Conceptual Frameworks1. Psychosocial Change at Puberty and Beyond: Understanding Adolescent Sexuality and Sexual Orientation, Julia A. Graber and Andrea Bastiani Archibald2. Biological Factors in the Development of Sexual Orientation, Scott L. Hershberger3. Exotic becomes Erotic: Integrating Biological and Experiential Antecedents of Sexual Orientation, Daryl J. BernPart II: Psychological Challenges4. Toward a Reconceptualization of the Coming-Out Process for Adolescent Females, Margaret S. Schneider5. Developmental Trajectories of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youths, Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus and Kris A. Langabar6. Intimacy Development, Gender, and Ethnicity among Sexual-Minority Youths, Eric M. Dubé, Ritch C. Savin-Williams, and Lisa M. DiamondPart III: Issues for Intervention and Social Change7. Avoiding HIV/AIDS and the Challenge of Growing Up Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual, Arnold H. Grossman8. The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths in University Communities, Nancy J. Evans9. The Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths, Ian Rivers and Anthony R. D'Augelli10. Counseling Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths, Caitlin Ryan11. Educational Reform and Sexual Identity: Conflicts and Challenges, Janice M. Irvine12. Social Change, Sexual Diversity, and Tolerance for Bisexuality in the United States, Gilbert HerdtIndex