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The current state of sexual fluidity research
Sabra L Katz-Wise1, Kieran P Todd2
1Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|November 19, 2022
Summary
Research on sexual fluidity shows significant growth, expanding beyond initial studies to include diverse populations and exploring various dimensions of sexual orientation change and its health impacts. Future research, policy, and clinical practices are highlighted.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Sexuality
Background:
- Sexual orientation is increasingly understood as a dynamic construct, not fixed throughout life.
- Past research on sexual fluidity was limited in scope, often focusing on specific demographics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical conceptualizations of sexual orientation and fluidity.
- To summarize the current state of sexual fluidity research.
- To identify future directions for research, policy, and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature on sexual orientation and fluidity.
- Synthesis of advancements in conceptual models and measurement.
- Examination of research expanding beyond traditional samples.
Main Results:
- Sexual fluidity research has advanced significantly in conceptualization, measurement, and understanding of developmental processes.
- Research now encompasses diverse sociodemographic groups and explores multiple dimensions of sexual orientation change.
- Associations between sexual fluidity and health outcomes are increasingly examined.
Conclusions:
- Sexual fluidity is a complex, dynamic aspect of human sexuality with implications for health.
- The field has evolved to be more inclusive and comprehensive.
- There are clear opportunities for future research, policy development, and clinical applications.
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