Ruth E. Fassinger

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of the qualitative research approach termed grounded theory (B. G. Glaser and A. L. Strauss, 1978, 1992, B. G., Glaser, 1978 and 1992), and discuss the issues that arise in using the approach and conclude the appropriateness of grounded theory for counseling psychology research.

TL;DR: In this paper, the development of new scales for assessing identity and outness in lesbians and gay men is described, and a review of the relevant measurement issues are reviewed and discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, a new, inclusive model of lesbian identity formation is presented, which includes a review of relevant literature in lesbian/gay identity, racial/ethnic identity, and gender issues related to identity development.

TL;DR: In this paper, an overview of salient issues related to scientific and therapeutic work with lesbian women and gay men is presented in five sections which provide the reader with a review of terms and concepts; a sense of the social context (historically and currently) faced by gay people, a discussion of psychology s approach to gay/lesbian issues, overview of gay identity development; and an outline of roles and responsibilities of counseling psychologists in working with these populations.

TL;DR: Results indicated support for the model, in terms of both individual and group processes as well as phases, and suggested that the model is applicable to gay men, and implications for theory, research, and practice are discussed.