Coming Out in College Residence Halls: Negotiation, Meaning Making, Challenges, Supports

Examines the coming out process experienced by 20 gay, lesbian and bisexual students in the residence halls of a major research institution. Students report how they disclosed their sexual orientation, factors influencing the process, and reactions to their disclosures. Provides recommendations for...

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Published in:Journal of college student development 1999-11, Vol.40 (6), p.658
Main Authors: Evans, Nancy J, Broido, Ellen M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bisexuality
College campuses
College Environment
College professors
Dormitories
Gays & lesbians
Higher education
Homosexuality
Identification (Psychology)
Lesbianism
Negotiation
Research methodology
Researchers
Sexual orientation
Student Development
Student Personnel Workers
Students
Studies
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:Examines the coming out process experienced by 20 gay, lesbian and bisexual students in the residence halls of a major research institution. Students report how they disclosed their sexual orientation, factors influencing the process, and reactions to their disclosures. Provides recommendations for residence hall professionals. (Contains 40 references.) (Author/GCP)
ISSN:0897-5264
1543-3382