Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Identities and Youth

Over the last fifteen years psychological research regarding sexual orientation has seen explosive growth. In this book Anthony R. D'Augelli and Charlotte J. Patterson bring together top experts to offer a comprehensive overview of what we have discovered--and what we still need to learn--about lesbian gay and bisexual identities. Writing in clear nontechnical language the contributors cover a range of topics including conceptions of sexual identity development over the lifespan family and other personal relationships parenting and bigotry and discrimination. ^ILesbian Gay and Bisexual Identities Over the Lifespan^R is essential reading for researchers students social scientists mental health practitioners and general readers who seek the most up-to-date and authoritative treatment of the subject available.