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Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling Volume 10, 2016 - Issue 4
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Examining Concordant and Discordant Sexual and Romantic Attraction in American Adults: Implications for Counselors

Emily M. LundCenter for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA;Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USACorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Katie B. ThomasVeteran's Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California, USA;Department of Psychiatry, University of California -San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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Christina M. SiasDepartment of Teacher Education and Leadership, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA
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April R. BradleyDepartment of Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
Pages 211-226 | Published online: 21 Nov 2016
 
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abstract

The present study examined self-reported sexual and romantic attractions in a sample of 414 American adults. Forty-four (10.6%) participants reported discordant sexual and romantic orientations. The most commonly reported type of discordant attraction was bisexual sexual attraction but romantic attraction to only one sex, followed by romantic attraction to both sexes but sexual attraction to either one or neither sex. There were no significant gender, age, or relationship status differences between individuals with concordant and discordant orientation. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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This material is based upon work supported by the Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs.

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