The Process of Losing and Regaining Credibility When Coming-Out at Midlife

Rickards, Tracey; Wuest, Judith

doi:10.1080/07399330600770254

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“…For example, if early disclosure is not well received, the person disclosing has lost little other than the potential to start a new friendship. In the case of delayed disclosure, this can result in the same-sex attracted individual losing an existing and highly valued relationship [ 80 , 81 ].…”

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When "In Your Face" Is Not Out of Place: The Effect of Timing of Disclosure of a Same-Sex Dating Partner under Conditions of Contact

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In a series of experiments we examined heterosexuals’ reactions to the timing of disclosure of a gender-matched confederate’s same-sex dating partner. Disclosure occurred in a naturalistic context–that is, it occurred when meeting, or expecting to soon meet, a same-sex attracted individual, who voluntarily shared this information with the participant as a natural part of a broader topic of discussion. The confederate, when disclosing early rather than later, was approached more closely (Prestudy) and liked more (Studies 1–2). Those experiencing early disclosure, compared with later, were less drawn to topics of lower intimacy (Study 1), were happier and more excited about meeting the confederate, and more likely to choose to be alone with the confederate for a one-on-one discussion (Study 2). Further, women experiencing early disclosure were more willing to introduce the same-gender confederate to their friends (Study 2). The benefits of knowing sooner, rather than later, continued to apply even when participants were given further time to process the disclosure. To explore the underlying reasons for the more favorable experiences of upfront disclosure, we examined participants’ memory of the information shared by the confederate (Study 3). Results revealed that those who experienced delayed disclosure were more likely to incorrectly recall and negatively embellish information related to the confederate’s sexual orientation, suggesting that early disclosure resulted in a reduced tendency to focus on the confederate’s sexuality as a defining feature. These positive findings for early timing are discussed in light of previous studies that have found benefits for delayed disclosure and those that have failed to investigate the effects of timing of ‘coming out’ under conditions of contact.

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When "In Your Face" Is Not Out of Place: The Effect of Timing of Disclosure of a Same-Sex Dating Partner under Conditions of Contact

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“…After identifying these initial core themes, the first author wrote analytic memos (Charmaz, 2006) to connect study themes to larger structural inequalities that framed girls’ family, community, peer, and school contexts. Consistent with the goals of feminist grounded theorists (Kuschner & Morrow, 2003; Wuest, 1995), we wanted to remain sensitive to multiple “indicators of marginalization” (Rickards & Wuest, 2006, p. 532). At school and in peer groups, girls’ anger and violence seemed to be connected to prevailing sexual double standards, a boy-centered peer culture, and pervasive condemnation of girls and femininity among adolescents.…”

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Fighting for Her Honor

Irwin

Adler

2012

Feminist Criminology

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Since the 1980s, delinquency researchers and urban ethnographers have increasingly placed girls’ violence in the center of their inquiries. Within recent scholarship, there are several looming questions such as how much of girls’ violence is shaped by the same forces motivating violent boys and how much is shaped by concerns unique to girls. This study draws on data from a 6-year qualitative study of violence among Pacific Islander high school students in Hawaii. We explore how girls’ violence attends to gender as well as to the rampant economic, racial, ethnic, and political dislocations that threatened family survival in adolescents’ communities.

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“…Though the initial disclosure may represent an acute crisis, it should be noted that LGB individuals are constantly in the process of "coming out" to some degree. Rickards and Wuest (2006) described "enduring perpetual outing," highlighting the experience of having to disclose sexual orientation in many facets of life across a lifetime (p. 533).…”

Section: Internalized Heterosexism Concealment and Coming Outmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Barret and Logan (2002) noted that fear and anxiety may be high. Individuals may worry about and encounter increased discrimination including job loss, verbal and physical abuse, personal rejection, and family conflict (Barret and Logan, 2002;Potoczniak, Crosbie-Burnett, & Saltzburg, 2009;Rickards & Wuest, 2006). For many, the initial coming out process can represent an acute crisis during which there may be an increased risk of suicidality (D'Augelli et al, 1998).…”

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In the Wake of Don't Ask Don't Tell: Suicide Prevention and Outreach for LGB Service Members

Wilder¹,

Wilder

2012

Military Psychology

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It is estimated that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals are three to five times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts. Factors linked to increased LGB suicide risk are overt and covert discrimination, internalized oppression, nondisclosure of sexual orientation, and lack of adequate social support. As the U.S. military adjusts to the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT), it will be imperative to understand and support service people who are struggling with many of these same issues. This article explores factors linked to suicidality and provides education for professionals working with LGB service people. Emphasis is placed on strategies for the provision of support and suicide prevention for members of this population.Each year, the U.S. military loses valuable service members to suicide. The risk of suicide is heightened for service members who experience intense social and personal stress, isolation, and discrimination. Service members from minority groups may be among the most vulnerable to those stressors. For lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) service members, the risk of suicide that is associated with their role as members of the military may be amplified by a lifetime of experiences as individuals with socially stigmatized sexual orientations. Within the general

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The Process of Losing and Regaining Credibility When Coming-Out at Midlife

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

When "In Your Face" Is Not Out of Place: The Effect of Timing of Disclosure of a Same-Sex Dating Partner under Conditions of Contact

When "In Your Face" Is Not Out of Place: The Effect of Timing of Disclosure of a Same-Sex Dating Partner under Conditions of Contact

Fighting for Her Honor

In the Wake of Don't Ask Don't Tell: Suicide Prevention and Outreach for LGB Service Members

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