Abstract: Reviews the literature concerning homosexual identity development. Discusses at- risk issues (suicide, human immunodeficiency virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome infection, school problems) and developmental difficulties for gay and lesbian youth (sensitization, identity confusion, identity assumption, commitment). Proposes developmental guidance program responses. (Author/NB)

Title: A Developmental Approach to Gay and Lesbian Youth.
Author: McFarland, William P.
Journal Citation: Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, v32 n1 p17-29 Sep 1993
ISSN: 0735-6846
Publication Year: 1993
Document Type: Review Literature (070); General Report (140); Journal Article (080)
Target Audience: Practitioners
ERIC Identifier: EJ468385
Clearinghouse Identifier: CG543103
Available from: UMI
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Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Adolescent Development; Adolescents; * Counseling Techniques; * Developmental Programs; Elementary Secondary Education; * Guidance Programs; * Homosexuality; Individual Development; * Lesbianism; Models; * School Counselors; Sexual Identity; Student Needs; Suicide