Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities and Youth
Psychological Perspectives

The essays in this volume explore the psychological dimensions of lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities from puberty to adulthood. The essays focus upon three general areas: theoretical frameworks that are important in understanding the development of sexual orientation in adolescence, challenges faced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth, and issues related to interventions and services for LGB youths in community settings. 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 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. This volume presents authoritative, research-based reviews of this ever-increasing area of study and social concern.

Part. Part 1: 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. Bern: Exotic becomes Erotic: Integrating Biological and Experiential Antecedents of Sexual Orientation, Part. Part 2: 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. Dube, Ritch C. Savin-Williams, and Lisa M. Diamond: Intimacy Development, Gender, and Ethnicity among Sexual-Minority Youths, Part. Part 3: 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

Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Educational Psychologists, Therapists, People interested in gender studies