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Previous literature has suggested that due to heterosexism in ethnic minority communities, the sexual identity development of sexual minority youth of color may be delayed or hindered ( Díaz, 1998 Savin-Williams, 1996 Stokes & Peterson 1998). Therefore, the current study is focused on examining two specific identity development processes-ethnic identity and sexual identity-among a group of gay/bisexual/questioning (GBQ) male youth of color utilizing in-depth qualitative interviews. In addition, because it has been posited that the process of identity development differs by gender ( Gilligan, Ward, Taylor, & Bardige, 1988 Lyons, 1983), the lens of gender may color experiences of sexual and ethnic identity development accordingly. Therefore, adolescents who belong to various identity groups, such as those who are ethnic and sexual minorities, must develop both their ethnic and sexual identities as they develop their overall adult identity ( Chung & Katayama, 1998). Although much identity research has focused singularly on one’s adult identity, this overall sense of self includes the development of several distinct and unique identities. This concept of identity development is multifaceted and complex. Consequently, research indicates that youth who fail to develop a healthy adult identity are more likely to use illicit drugs at higher rates ( Jones & Hartman, 1988), are more susceptible and influenced by negative peer pressure ( Adams, Ryan, Hoffman, Dobson, & Nielson, 1985), are less likely to be self-accepting ( Rasmussen, 1964), and have lower self esteem ( Marcia, 1966). Much of the adolescent’s future, therefore, is carved with her/his experiences and development during adolescence. Development of one's identity requires creating a self-image from one’s experiences that is meaningful within the community in which one lives. During adolescence, a person is faced with the important challenge of developing a sense of identity in her/his occupation, sex roles, politics, and religion ( Erikson, 1980). The implications of these findings for the development of interventions to assist in the healthy development of GBQ adolescents are discussed.Īdolescence has been characterized as a time when the bulk of one’s identity is developed ( Adams, Gullotta, & Montemayor, 1992 Erikson, 1980 Marcia 1966). Overall, the process of ethnic identity development involved the process of becoming aware of one’s ethnic and cultural heritage, while sexual identity development involved finding one’s own personally relevant sexual orientation label and connecting to that community. However, the actual processes involved with the development of each identity not only differed, but seemed to be independent of each other since neither process was referenced in the development of the other. Results indicated that the processes associated with the development of sexual orientation and ethnic identity occur concurrently. This qualitative study examined the dual identity development processes related to ethnic and sexual identity among gay/bisexual/questioning (GBQ) Latino and African American male adolescents. Though research on the identity development process among individuals who are ethnic and sexual minorities has been conducted for individuals who have one minority status or the other, few studies have examined these processes in persons who are both ethnic and sexual minorities. It's a great heart exercise.Identity development is a critical task of adolescence and occurs across multiple areas of self identification. I am single now but my wife and I had awesome sex into the late 80's. I'm 91 and masturbate and ejaculate two or three times a week. Reader, anonymous, writes (8 March 2017): Is masterbation harmful for an old man,say 80 years old?įancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! Is masturbation harmful to a man around 80 years old? Got a relationship, dating, love or sex question? Ask for help!