| Description |
1 online resource (x, 320 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Concepts, theories, and perspectives. Concepts of female sexual orientation / Lisa M. Diamond -- Gay male identities, desires, and sexual behaviors / Jeffrey T. Parsons, Christian Grov -- Bisexual identities / Sari H. Dworkin -- Transgender identities : research and controversies / Francisco J. Sánchez, Eric Vilain -- Biological foundations of sexual orientation / Alexander K. Hill, Khytam Dawood, David A. Puts -- Demographic perspectives on sexual orientation / Gary J. Gates -- Development over the life course. The sexual identity development and health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents : an ecological perspective / Margaret Rosario, Eric W. Schrimshaw -- Emergent adulthood in lesbian and gay lives : individual development, life course, and social change / Bertram J. Cohler, Stuart Michaels -- Sexual orientation, middle adulthood, and narratives of transition and change / Andrew J. Hostetler -- Sexual orientation and aging in Western society / Arnold H. Grossman, John A. Frank, Michael J. McCutcheon -- Domains of experience. Work, career, and sexual orientation / Jonathan J. Mohr, Ruth E. Fassinger -- Same-sex romantic relationships / Adam W. Fingerhut, Letitia Anne Peplau -- Lesbian and bisexual women's physical health / Jane M. Simoni, Laramie Smith, Keren Lehavot, Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karina L. Walters -- Gay men's health and the theory of cultural resilience / Amy L. Herrick, Mark S. Friedman, Ron Stall -- Sexual orientation and mental health / Susan D. Cochran, Vickie M. Mays -- Sexual orientation and family lives / Charlotte J. Patterson -- Communities and contextual issues. Attitudes toward sexual orientation / Stacey S. Horn -- Minority stress and the health of sexual minorities / Ilan H. Meyer, David M. Frost -- Sexual orientation, victimization, and hate crimes / Kimberly Balsam, Tonda Hughes -- Race and ethnicity among lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities / Bianca D.M. Wilson, Gary W. Harper -- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities / Esther D. Rothblum |
| Summary |
An authoritative summary, 'Handbook of Psychology and Sexual Orientation' is the primary resource for the many researchers including a new generation of investigators, who are continuing to advance understanding in this field. Volume editors Charlotte J. Patterson and Anthony R. D'Augelli, along with other leading experts, contribute an extraordinary review of contemporary psychological research and theory on sexual orientation in their specific fields of work |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Oct. 31, 2012) |
| Subject |
Sexual orientation -- Psychological aspects
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Age (Psychology)
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Bisexual people
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Psychology.
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Human Development
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Psychology
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Sexual Behavior -- psychology
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Sexual and Gender Minorities
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psychology.
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Psychology
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Age (Psychology)
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Bisexual people
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Sexual orientation -- Psychological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Patterson, Charlotte, editor.
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D'Augelli, Anthony R., editor.
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| ISBN |
9780199979585 |
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0199979588 |
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