08c_Homosexual Identity Development Model

Question 1

Homosexual Identity Development Model
Troiden (1988)

Four Stages

Answer 1

Sensitization / Feeling Different

Self-Recognition / Identity Confusion

Identity Assumption

Commitment / Identity Integration

Question 2

Homosexual Identity Development Model
Troiden (1988)

Stage 1: Sensitization / Feeling Different

Answer 2

Usually occurs in middle childhood

Individual feels different from their peers

Realization that interests differ from same-gender classmates

Question 3

Homosexual Identity Development Model

Stage 2: Self-Recognition / Identity Confusion

Answer 3

Occurs at onset of puberty

Realization of same-sex attraction

Attribution of feelings to homosexuality leads to confusion

Question 4

Homosexual Identity Development Model

Stage 3: Identity Assumption
Three strategies

Answer 4

Trying to “pass” as heterosexual

Aligning with homosexual community

Acting in ways consistent with stereotypes about homosexuality

Question 5

Homosexual Identity Development Model

Stage 4: Commitment / Identity Integration

Answer 5

Adoption of a homosexual way of life

Public disclosure of homosexuality

Question 6

Lesbian Identity Development

Sophie (1985)

Four Stages

Answer 6

First Awareness

Testing and Exploration

Identity Acceptance

Identity Integration