Trajectories of sexual identity development and psychological well-being for highly sexually active gay and bisexual men: A latent growth curve analysis.
H Jonathon RendinaJoseph A CarterLogan WahlBrett M MillarJeffrey T ParsonsPublished in: Psychology of sexual orientation and gender diversity (2018)
These findings support the need for a comprehensive and developmentally-informed model of adulthood functioning among gay and bisexual men that considers trajectories of sexual identity development-including onset and duration-as potential precursors to mental health difficulties in adulthood. Given the early onset of sexual identity development and potential lifelong sequelae, early prevention programs promoting positive sexual identity development are warranted.