Comparing Gay Identity Development Theory to Cognitive Development: An Empirical Study

The relationship between gay identity development and cognitive development, as outlined by Ivey's Developmental Counseling Therapy Model, was explored. The Gay Identity Questionnaire and the Standard Developmental Counseling Interview were administered to 78 gay men. Results suggested that the...

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Published in:Journal of homosexuality 2004-01, Vol.48 (1), p.103-123
Main Authors: Marszalek, John F., Cashwell, Craig S., Dunn, Merrily S., Jones, Katherine Heard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cass
Childhood
Cognition
Cognitive Development
Comparative Analysis
Empirical research
Gay identity development
Gays & lesbians
Gender Identity
Gender studies
Homosexuality
Homosexuality, Male - psychology
Homosexuals
Human Development
Human relations
Humans
Identification (Psychology)
Identity formation
Interpersonal communication
Interviews
Ivey
Male
Males
Men
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Personal relationships
Personality Development
Psychology
Questionnaires
Sex Role Identity
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Summary:The relationship between gay identity development and cognitive development, as outlined by Ivey's Developmental Counseling Therapy Model, was explored. The Gay Identity Questionnaire and the Standard Developmental Counseling Interview were administered to 78 gay men. Results suggested that there is a relationship between gay identity development and cognitive development. In addition, the findings provide evidence that gay identity development can be categorized by concrete and abstract frames of reference.
ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
DOI:10.1300/J082v48n01_05