Differences in Psychological Sex, Adjustment, and Familial Influences Among Homosexual and Nonhomosexual Populations.

Townes, Brenda D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ142589

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Publication Date: 1976

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Differences in Psychological Sex, Adjustment, and Familial Influences Among Homosexual and Nonhomosexual Populations

Townes, Brenda D.; And Others

Journal of Homosexuality, 1, 3, 261-272, Spr 76

This study investigates differences in psychological sex, present and past adjustment, and parental influences among homosexual cross-dressers, homosexual non-cross-dressers, applicants for sex change surgery, and heterosexuals. Homosexual non-cross-dressers and heterosexual groups had the most masculine gender role, with the sex change group having the most feminine gender indentity. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavioral Science Research, Family Influence, Homosexuality, Individual Differences, Males, Psychological Patterns, Research Projects, Sex (Characteristics), Sex Role, Sexuality

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