A Critique of Bem's 'Exotic Becomes Erotic' Theory of Sexual Orientation Development
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13654555 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joseph Nicolosi (Thomas Aquinas College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 931-931 |
| Publication date | 2002-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.90.3.931-946 |
| OpenAlex | W4245913172 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 57 |
A critique of Bem's "Exotic Becomes Erotic" theory (1996) on the development of male homosexuality was offered. Limitations were outlined in light of relevant research findings. The authors proposed an alternative model to explain male homosexuality, i.e., reparation of early boyhood trauma, which better accounts for significant psychodynamic elements and available research. Finally, comparisons were made between specific elements of the two models
Geometry · Orientation (vector space · Psychoanalysis · Sexual orientation · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Mathematics · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,06 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2010 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |