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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Gender Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Venezuelan society operates under a heteronormative paradigm.
  • Non-heteronormative sexualities often face societal misunderstanding and rejection.
  • Bisexuality, attraction to more than one gender, is frequently misunderstood within such contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the construction of bisexual identity in Venezuelan adults.
  • To explore lived experiences of bisexual individuals in Venezuela.
  • To provide insight into the developmental aspects of bisexual identity.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing in-depth interviews with willing participants.
  • Data analyzed using the constant comparative method.
  • An emerging design approach was followed to allow themes to develop organically.

Main Results:

  • Four major categories of bisexual identity construction were identified.
  • This article specifically details the developmental dimension of bisexual identity.
  • Findings indicate bisexual identity is perceived as an inherent state, not a transitional phase.

Conclusions:

  • Bisexual identity development is a complex process influenced by societal factors.
  • Participants' experiences highlight the internal affirmation of bisexual identity.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of bisexual identity in diverse cultural contexts.