Internalized homophobia, lesbian identity development, and self-esteem in undergraduate women.
This study examined the relationship between internalized homophobia, self-esteem, and lesbian identity development in 35 undergraduate women. Results indicated evidence of a strong relationship between the two identity development measures, the Stage Allocation Measure (SAM; Cass, 1984) and the Gay Identity Questionnaire (GIQ; Brady & Busse, 1994), and moderate relationships between identity development and internalized homophobia, between identity development and self-esteem, and between internalized homophobia and self-esteem. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed.
Peterson
Trica L
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Counseling Services, Seton Hall, Niagara University, NY 14109, USA. tlp@niagara.edu
Gerrity
Deborah A
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D011287:Prejudice; D012649:Self Concept