Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heteros... more Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heterosexual women and lesbians. Prior research has implied that lesbians have had more traumatic experiences with men than heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that lesbians would report more negative sexual experiences with men than heterosexual women. The findings of the present study did not support this hypothesis. The only significant difference found between the two groups was that heterosexual women were more likely to report multiple categories of traumatic experiences and lesbians were more likely to report experiences in only one category of trauma. Contrary to prior studies, these results indicate that previous traumatic experiences with men may not be a significant factor in the development of sexual orientation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heteros... more Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heterosexual women and lesbians. Prior research has implied that lesbians have had more traumatic experiences with men than heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that lesbians would report more negative sexual experiences with men than heterosexual women. The findings of the present study did not support this hypothesis. The only significant difference found between the two groups was that heterosexual women were more likely to report multiple categories of traumatic experiences and lesbians were more likely to report experiences in only one category of trauma. Contrary to prior studies, these results indicate that previous traumatic experiences with men may not be a significant factor in the development of sexual orientation.
Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heteros... more Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heterosexual women and lesbians. Prior research has implied that lesbians have had more traumatic experiences with men than heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that lesbians would report more negative sexual experiences with men than heterosexual women. The findings of the present study did not support this hypothesis. The only significant difference found between the two groups was that heterosexual women were more likely to report multiple categories of traumatic experiences and lesbians were more likely to report experiences in only one category of trauma. Contrary to prior studies, these results indicate that previous traumatic experiences with men may not be a significant factor in the development of sexual orientation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-i... more A 42-question written survey was administered to 197 women, approximately 96% of whom were self-identified lesbians, for the purpose of gathering information about their experiences from first awareness of lesbian identity to their current status. Descriptive data are presented which seem to suggest that lesbian identity is present prior to the individual's recognition of incongruency between her feelings and those of non-lesbians, and that the process of self-labeling occurs through interaction with the non-lesbian world. The term lesbian identity is discussed and defined. The findings of this study are, in part, described in the framework of a proposed Model of Lesbian Identity Awareness and Self-Labeling which is currently undergoing further investigation.
Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heteros... more Survey responses on traumatic experiences with men were compared from 50 matched pairs of heterosexual women and lesbians. Prior research has implied that lesbians have had more traumatic experiences with men than heterosexual women. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that lesbians would report more negative sexual experiences with men than heterosexual women. The findings of the present study did not support this hypothesis. The only significant difference found between the two groups was that heterosexual women were more likely to report multiple categories of traumatic experiences and lesbians were more likely to report experiences in only one category of trauma. Contrary to prior studies, these results indicate that previous traumatic experiences with men may not be a significant factor in the development of sexual orientation.
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