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6 - Sexual-Affectional Orientation Lifespan Development

from Part II - LGBTQ+ Lifespan Development and Family Dynamics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 October 2024

By
Jane E. Rheineck ,
Marion E. Toscano ,
Kari A. Erickson  and
Amanda E. Long
Edited by
Jeffry Moe ,
Amber L. Pope ,
Dilani M. Perera  and
Narketta Sparkman-Key
Jeffry Moe
Affiliation:
Old Dominion University, Virginia
Amber L. Pope
Affiliation:
William & Mary
Dilani M. Perera
Affiliation:
Fairfield University, Connecticut
Narketta Sparkman-Key
Affiliation:
James Madison University, Virginia
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Summary

This chapter explores the lifespan identity development of LGB individuals throughout childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and older adulthood. Identity models are explored and applied to various age groups. The chapter includes applicable case studies. Included are examinations of themes that LGB people experience over the lifespan, including managing identity disclosure, intersectionality, and biopsychological, environmental, and political factors that impact development.

Keywords

LGB lifespan developmentbiopsychologicalidentity developmentintersectionality
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LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling
A Student and Practitioner Handbook
 , pp. 93 - 110
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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