Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ751901
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6846
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The Adolescent Lesbian Identity Formation Model: Implications for Counseling
Degges-White, Suzanne E.; Myers, Jane E.
Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, v44 n2 p185 Fall 2005
An interview protocol based on V. Cass's (1979) sexual identity formation work was used with 13 self-identified lesbians. Data analysis yielded a sexual identity formation model similar to J. E. Marcia's (1966, 1987) identity development model. Potential emotional and physical health risks for each phase of the model are discussed, and interventions are suggested.
Descriptors: Physical Health, Data Analysis, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, Adolescents, Counseling, Interviews, Mental Health, Models
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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