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Body self-image and homosexuality.

R E Prytula, C D Wellford, B G DeMonbreun

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Homosexual males reported lower adolescent adjustment compared to heterosexual males. This study explored self-concept factors in adult males recalling their teenage years.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Human Sexuality
    • Adolescent Development

    Background:

    • Understanding adolescent adjustment is crucial for adult well-being.
    • Sexual orientation may influence adolescent experiences and self-perception.
    • Self-concept factors are key indicators of psychological adjustment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare adolescent adjustment between homosexual and heterosexual adult males.
    • To investigate the relationship between sexual orientation and adolescent self-concept.
    • To identify specific self-concept factors related to adolescent adjustment.

    Main Methods:

    • A self-report inventory was administered to 56 adult males.
    • Participants recalled their adolescent period.
    • Six factors were assessed: body self-concept, body weight issues, sports, parental relationships, interpersonal self-concept, and general self-concept.

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    Main Results:

    • Homosexual males reported significantly lower adolescent adjustment than heterosexual males.
    • Differences were observed across various self-concept domains.
    • Specific factors like body image and parental relationships may be particularly relevant.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual orientation is associated with differences in recalled adolescent adjustment.
    • Adolescent self-concept, particularly concerning body image and relationships, may be impacted by sexual orientation.
    • Further research is needed to explore the developmental pathways of adolescent adjustment in diverse sexual orientations.