Cass’s Model of Sexual Orientation Identity Formation

Theoretical Models • Coleman’s- Pre-coming out, coming out, first relationship, integration. • Cass (1979, 1983/1984, 1984)- Stage 1 Identity confusion, Stage 2 Identity comparison, Stage 3 Identity Tolerance, Stage 4 Identity Acceptance, Stage 5 Identity Pride, Stage 6 Identity Synthesis. • Savin-Williams (1990, 1995, 1998) - awareness of same-sex attractions, occurrences of ................
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