In Brief: AFFIRM promotes the value of family support for gay, lesbian and bisexual people

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Dittman ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (32) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Steve Hunt ◽  
Elena Hunt

Historically, sexuality had been considered a fundamental, biologically determined characteristic of humans. Lately, better protection of human rights and recognition of non-traditional relationships have been leading to acceptance towards gay, transgendered and bisexual people. Nonetheless, little advancement has been made into fully understanding the intricacies of human sexuality and recent research has found that sexuality may not be fixed after all; instead, it appears to be more variable and fluid. This integrative review on sexual fluidity has drawn four discussed themes: Sexuality as a Continuum, Sexual Fluidity of Women, Sexual Agency and Hetero/Homosexuality Binary of Men. Several questions call for more research into understanding sexual fluidity across the lifespan and the development of initiatives to help individuals to both understand and accept this trait. Furthermore, advocacy is needed to ensure equal rights and freedoms without discrimination, both socially and economically.


2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart Roe

This qualitative study examines gay and bisexual adolescent experiences with parental and family support using a phenomenological inquiry approach. Four themes related to peer support emerged from the data including (1) coming out was necessary; (2) initial reactions of parents are most often not positive; (3) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth view religion as a barrier to support from parents; and (4) LGBTQ youth want explicit support from parents and family members. Implications for counselors working with parents, families, and individuals are discussed.


Author(s):  
Chao Song ◽  
Ann Buysse ◽  
Weihong Zhang ◽  
Ciyong Lu ◽  
Meijun Zhao ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 100505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander J. Martos ◽  
Adam Fingerhut ◽  
Patrick A. Wilson ◽  
Ilan H. Meyer

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