A proposed model of bisexual identity development that elaborates on experiential differences of women and men

Journal of Bisexuality

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 67-91

  Brown, Tom ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Bisexual; Bisexuality; Gender; Gender differences; Model; Sexual identity development; Sexuality

Indexed keywords

EID: 84992863651     PISSN: 15299716     EISSN: 15299724     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J159v02n04_05     Document Type: Article

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