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Minority Stress and Mental Health among Dutch LGBs: Examination of Differences between Sex and Sexual Orientation
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Kuyper, Lisette; Fokkema, Tineke – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2011
Minority stress is often cited as an explanation for greater mental health problems among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals than heterosexual individuals. However, studies focusing on sex or sexual orientation differences in level of minority stress and its impact on mental health are scarce, even more so outside the United States.…
Descriptors: Females, Mental Health, Foreign Countries, Homosexuality
Within-Group Differences in Sexual Orientation and Identity
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Worthington, Roger L.; Reynolds, Amy L. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2009
The purpose of this investigation was to examine within-group differences among self-identified sexual orientation and identity groups. To understand these within-group differences, 2 types of analysis were conducted. First, a sample of 2,732 participants completed the Sexual Orientation and Identity Scale. Cluster analyses were used to identify 3…
Descriptors: Females, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
Moderators of the Body Dissatisfaction-Eating Disorder Symptomatology Relationship: Replication and Extension
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Brannan, Megan E.; Petrie, Trent A. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2008
In this study, research conducted by T. L. Tylka (2004) was replicated and extended by examining perfectionism (self-oriented and socially prescribed), ego goal orientation, body surveillance, and neuroticism as moderators of the relationship between body dissatisfaction and bulimic and anorexic symptomatology among female undergraduates (N =…
Descriptors: Social Desirability, Self Concept, Eating Disorders, Goal Orientation
Stigma Consciousness, Social Constraints, and Lesbian Well-Being
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Lewis, Robin J.; Derlega, Valerian J.; Clarke, Eva G.; Kuang, Jenny C. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2006
Stigma consciousness, the expectation of prejudice and discrimination, has been associated with negative psychological outcomes for lesbians. This research examined the moderating role of social constraints or difficulty lesbians experience in talking with others about sexual orientation-related issues. One hundred five, predominantly out,…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Well Being, Social Bias, Social Discrimination
Assessing Students' Plans for College.
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Shilkret, Robert; Nigrosh, Ellen E. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1997
Proposes that students' plans for college consist of conscious and unconscious goals and subsequent obstructions to be overcome. Results found acceptable interjudge reliabilities and criterion validity and several themes in the goals. Obstructions were illustrated. Discusses the method's potential for generating inferences about unconscious…
Descriptors: Career Development, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Females