A New Perspective on Sexual Orientation : Theory Meets Reality / Brad Bowins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowins, Brad, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sexual orientation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (306 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

We are all aware of sexual orientation and its influence on sexual behavior, but the true nature of this complex occurrence is elusive. Despite extensive investigations there is no clear answer as to what sexual orientation is. Conjectures far outweigh proven fact. Based on extensive experience counselling clients regarding sexual orientation issues, such as discrimination and persecution, it became apparent that common perspectives are inaccurate. A major problem pertains to how theories of sexual orientation are generated, without first establishing criteria for a robust theory. Correcting this error, twelve comprehensive criteria for a robust theory of sexual orientation are presented. Major biological, evolutionary, and psychosocial perspectives are evaluated based on the theory criteria, revealing weak performance. With the goal of aligning clinical and research realities, and guided by the twelve theory criteria, a four-component approach--homoerotic and heteroerotic dimensions, activation/deactivation of these dimensions, erotic fantasy, and social construction--that comprehensively define sexual orientation, is proposed. This proposition represents the first novel theory of sexual orientation in decades, explaining many fascinating sexual orientation occurrences. It is a must read for researchers/scholars, graduate/undergraduate students, and sexual orientation counsellors.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Table of Contents

In Book Text

Preface

Section 1

Criteria for a Robust Theory of Sexual Orientation

Biological Theories

Evolutionary Theories

Psychosocial Theories

Section 2

Homoerotic and Heteroerotic Dimensions

Sexual Orientation Dimension Activation and Deactivation

Erotic Fantasy

Social Construction

Evaluation Criteria Applied to the Four-Component Theory

Concluding Word

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version: Bowins, Brad A New Perspective on Sexual Orientation

ISBN:

9781527512566

1527512568

OCLC:

1390561871