Developmental Landscapes: Milestones in the Development of Sexual Orientation of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adolescents in Israel

Uri Eick, Guy Shilo, Shai Hertz, Inbal Ketzef, Aylon Slater

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Abstract

This book chapter considers developmental landscapes in gender and sexuality (G&S) education research. It reports on a study of milestones in the development of adolescents’ sexual orientation of same-sex attraction in Israel. Questionnaires examined 13 milestones in the development of sexual orientation among 617 gay, lesbian and bisexual adults, young adults and adolescents. Analysis revealed a decrease in the age in which sexual orientation forms, though the initial feelings of difference occurred at a similar age across age and orientation groups. All groups ‘came out’ first outside their family, then within family, then at work. The chapter offers research-based interventions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUplifting Gender and Sexuality Education Research
EditorsTiffany Jones, Leanne Coll, Lisa van Leent, Yvette Taylor
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Pages71-85
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9783030242053
ISBN (Print)9783030242046
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Publication series

NamePalgrave Studies in Gender and Education

Keywords

  • Development
  • Gender
  • Israel
  • Sexuality
  • Youth

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