Abstract: Examines specific sociocultural factors influencing homosexual identity expression for gay and lesbian adolescents. Using the Negotiated Identity Model on a sample of 172 self-identified homosexual adolescents reveals that variables for gay males included political ideology, socioeconomic status, heterosexual friends, and gender nonconformity. Variables for lesbians included religion and importance of school. Gender differences and implications are discussed. (GR)

Title: Homosexual Identity Expression among Lesbian and Gay Adolescents: An Analysis of Perceived Structural Associations.
Author: Waldner-Haugrud, Lisa K.; Magruder, Brian
Journal Citation: Youth & Society, v27 n3 p313-33 Mar 1996
ISSN: 0044-118X
Publication Year: 1996
Document Type: Review Literature (070); Research Report (143); Journal Article (080)
Target Audience: Policymakers
ERIC Identifier: EJ524034
Clearinghouse Identifier: UD519212
Available from: UMI
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Descriptors: * Adolescents; Conformity; Cultural Influences; * Homosexuality; Ideology; * Lesbianism; Political Influences; Religious Factors; * Self Disclosure [Individuals]; * Self Expression; Sexuality; Social Science Research; Socioeconomic Status

Identifiers: *Identity Formation; Identity Models; Negotiated Identity Model