They also do not allow a thorough understanding of the progression of same-sex desires, sexual activities with men and women, drug and alcohol use, and identity exploration in African American MSM/MSMW. Undoubtedly, these are interrelated and differ by individual; however, future qualitative ...
D'Augelli's (1994) model of LGB identity development entails 1) exiting heterosexual identity; 2) develop- ing a personal LGB identity; 3) developing a social LGB identity; 4) disclosing to one's parents; 5) developing LGB relational intimacy; and 6) entering LGB com- munity. Micro...