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Moe, Andrew S. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Large bodies of literature reveal two salient experiences during adolescence and young adulthood for many men who identify as gay and bisexual: disclosing one's sexual identity to parents and going to college. Research suggests the reaction of one's parents to sexual identity disclosure serves as a powerful indicator of subsequent health-related…
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Homosexuality, Self Disclosure (Individuals)
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LaSala, Michael C. – Health & Social Work, 2007
To begin to understand the role that family relationships and interactions play in young gay men's decisions to avoid unsafe sexual practices, parents and sons (ages 16 to 25) in 30 families were qualitatively interviewed about issues and concerns related to HIV risk. Most of the youths reported feeling obliged to their parents to stay healthy,…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Marital Instability, Homosexuality, Family Relationship