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Measuring sexual orientation of a Portuguese gay, lesbian and bisexual internet sample
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This article surveyed the measurement of sexual orientation of a Portuguese gay, lesbian and bisexual
internet population. Total number of participants in the study who filled out the Klein Sexual Orientation
Grid (Portuguese version) available on the internet was 714 men and 91 women all gay, lesbian or
bisexual identified (a total of 1000). This method was chosen because the internet is now an important tool
used by gays, lesbians and bisexuals for socialising and to gather information. Basic ethical issues were
observed namely, informed consent, maintenance of privacy and confidentiality. Key theoretical issues were
addressed such as the categorisation of sexual orientation, its origins and development. Data analysis
consisted of subjecting the items of the Grid to a factor analysis of principal components, internal
reliabilities by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α=.94), frequency analysis and comparisons between temporal
dimensions (present, past, and ideal). The results indicate that sexual orientation is a dynamic process and
can be subject to change, when subjected to temporal analysis. The implications of such results are also
discussed.
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Sexual orientation Heterosexuality Bisexuality Homosexuality
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Psychology of Sexualities Review, 1 (1), 74-84