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Chasing Sexual Orientation: A Comparison of Commonly Used Single-Indicator Measures of Sexual Orientation

Korchmaros, Josephine D., Powell, Claudia, Stevens, Sally·2013·Journal of Homosexuality

Abstract

This research investigated the utility of single-indicator measures of sexual orientation in examining group differences. Adolescents and young adults reported their sexual orientations, preferences, and partners. Results indicate that, (a) depending on the measure of sexual orientation, 10% to 22% cannot be categorized into a sexual orientation group using a single-indicator measure; (b) self-identified sexual orientation is often incongruent with preference and behavior; (c) incongruity differs by gender and self-identified sexual orientation; and (d) detected differences in gay/lesbian, bisexual, and straight individuals vary by measure of sexual orientation. These results indicate that classification of sexual orientation by single-indicator measures can lead to inconsistent conclusions across studies.

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Authors
Korchmaros, J. D., Powell, C., & Stevens, S.
Affiliations
University of Arizona (US)
Corresponding author
Korchmaros, Josephine D.
Venue
Journal of Homosexuality
Published
2013-03-07
Volume
60
Issue
4
Pages
596-614
ISSN
  • 0091-8369 (ISSN-L)
  • 1540-3602
OpenAlex
W2076691628
Cited by
68
References
45
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 10 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 2 · 2012: 1
FWCI
7.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Homosexuality (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender and Feminist Studies
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender, Sexuality, and Education
Keywords
sexual orientation measurement, self-identification, sexual preference, sexual behavior, adolescents, young adults, gender differences, bisexuals, STRAIGHT, group differences
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Female, Humans, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self-Assessment, Sexual Behavior, Young Adult

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