Gay fathers: Evolution of the gay-father identity.
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- 1 July 1981
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
- Vol. 51 (3) , 552-559
Abstract
Interview data from an exploratory study of 18 gay fathers indicate that identity congruence evolves over time as these men participate in both the world of fathers and the world of gays. Disclosure of each identity in the opposite world, and the acceptance of both identities by intimate others, are also crucial to the gay father's achievement of self-acceptance.Keywords
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