Journal Article10.1300/J082V04N03_01
Homosexual identity formation: a theoretical model.
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TL;DR: In this article, a six-stage model of homosexual identity formation is outlined within the framework of interpersonal congruency theory, where a person is seen to have an active role in the acquisition of a homosexual identity, and alternative paths of development are proposed within each stage.
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Abstract: A six-stage model of homosexual identity formation is outlined within the framework of interpersonal congruency theory. Stages are differentiated on the basis of the person's perceptions of his/her own behavior and the actions that arise as a consequence of this perception. The person is seen to have an active role in the acquisition of a homosexual identity. Alternative paths of development are proposed within each stage. The notion that people can accept homosexuality as a positively valued status is assumed. Several factors believed to be influential in determining whether a person takes one line of development or another are discussed. The model is intended to be applied to both female and male homosexuals.
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