Journal article
Sexual Identity Formation of Women Who Love Women: A Contextual View Point
Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, Vol.8(2), pp.189-205
04/03/2014
DOI: 10.1080/15538605.2014.895665
Abstract
Nonheterosexuals experience oppression and discrimination that affect personal development on all levels. An increased awareness of sexual identity development could create more inclusive sexual identity models, better understanding for counselor educators, and better training for counselors on issues of sexual identity. The purpose of this study was to identify the life experiences that influence sexual identity in women who love women. This study required that participants attach meaning to sexual identity formation. From the data collected, four themes emerged: I was just different, information seeking, view of self as a woman within the context of culture, and contextual relationships. Findings of this study did not support a stage model of sexual identity development. Instead, this study supported the view that sexual identity is fluid and strongly related to relationships with peer groups.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Sexual Identity Formation of Women Who Love Women: A Contextual View Point
- Creators
- Nikki Julian - Counseling Services, Kirkwood Community CollegeDavid K Duys - College of Education, The University of IowaSusannah M Wood - College of Education, The University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, Vol.8(2), pp.189-205
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/15538605.2014.895665
- ISSN
- 1553-8605
- eISSN
- 1553-8338
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/03/2014
- Academic Unit
- Counselor Education
- Record Identifier
- 9983993326102771
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