Gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, and psychological well-being

Archives of Sexual Behavior

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 611-621

  Rieger, Gerulf ^a   Savin Williams, Ritch C ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Gender behavior; Gender nonconformity; Satisfaction; Sexual orientation; Well being

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; FEMALE; GENDER IDENTITY; HUMAN; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; QUESTIONNAIRE; SEXUALITY;

ADOLESCENT; FEMALE; GENDER IDENTITY; HUMANS; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; QUESTIONNAIRES; SEXUALITY; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84864039856     PISSN: 00040002     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10508-011-9738-0     Document Type: Article

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