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

Evans, Nancy J.; Broido, Ellen M.

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ERIC Number: EJ614289

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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

Evans, Nancy J.; Broido, Ellen M.

Journal of College Student Development, v40 n6 p658-68 Nov-Dec 1999

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)

Descriptors: Bisexuality, College Environment, Dormitories, Homosexuality, Identification (Psychology), Lesbianism, Student Development, Student Personnel Workers

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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