Lesbian and Gay Psychology Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications [Paperback]

In this first volume of the Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian and Gay Issues series, innovative empirical studies provide insight into the complexities and subtleties of the lesbian and gay community. Oustanding contributors explore issues relating to: the children of lesbians; internalized homophobia; lesbian and gay development; relationship quality of cohabiting couples; sexual pride and shame in lesbians; physical appearance; the impact of the feminist political movement; heterosexual attitudes; and boundaries in lesbian therapist//client relationships.In this first volume of the Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian and Gay Issues series, innovative empirical studies provide insight into the complexities and subtleties of the lesbian and gay community. Oustanding contributors explore issues relating to: the children of lesbians; internalized homophobia; lesbian and gay development; relationship quality of cohabiting couples; sexual pride and shame in lesbians; physical appearance; the impact of the feminist political movement; heterosexual attitudes; and boundaries in lesbian therapist//client relationships.Foreword - John C Gonsiorek
Lesbian and Gay Sexual Orientations - Beverly Greene
Implications for Clinical Training, Practice and Research
When Perceptions Meet Reality - Mary E Kite
Individual Differences in Reactions to Lesbians and Gay Men
Our Politics and Choices - Carla Golden
The Feminist Movement and Sexual Orientation
Sexual Pride and Shame in Lesbians - Suzanna Rose
Lesbians and Physical Appearance - Esther D Rothblum
Which Model Applies?
Boundaries in Lesbian Therapist-Client Relationships - Nanette K Gartrell
Lesbian and Gay Male Development - Anthony R D'Augelli
Steps Toward an Analysis of Lesbians' and Gay Men's Lives
The Nature and Correlates of Rel³j