"coming out" stories of gay and lesbian young adults

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Gay and lesbian young adults (N = 53) were interviewed about coming out to their parents. Analyses of memory content were conducted. Hypotheses related to disclosure were largely supported. Participants typically first disclosed their sexual orientation to a friend. More participants came out to their mother than their father. When disclosure was made to both parents, mothers were told prior to fathers. Mothers were often told using direct methods, whereas fathers were typically informed using indirect methods. Mothers tended to inquire about their sons' sexuality; mothers inquired less with daughters. Findings are discussed in relation to autobiographical memory, sexuality, and clinical literatures. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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Rossi, N. E. (2010). “coming out” stories of gay and lesbian young adults. Journal of Homosexuality, 57(9), 1174–1191. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2010.508330

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