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‘Coming out’ as a life transition: homosexual identity formation and its implications for health care practice
Author(s) -
Taylor Bridget
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1999.01108.x
Subject(s) - heterosexism , identity (music) , identity formation , health care , psychology , transition (genetics) , health professionals , homosexuality , social psychology , sociology , developmental psychology , gender studies , political science , self concept , biochemistry , physics , chemistry , acoustics , law , gene
‘Coming out’ as a life transition: homosexual identity formation and its implications for health care practice This paper explores the formation of homosexual identity through the complex transitional process of ‘coming out’. Linear developmental models are discussed as is the influence of societal norms on identity formation. In considering the implications for professional practice the author challenges the heterosexism in health care and suggests ways in which health care professionals can provide a supportive environment for gay men and lesbians.