Abstract
Two possible levels of bias have been reported with regard to recall of human sexual behavior. A third level is postulated, that of bias in line with societal expectations. Looking at Australian and Swedish homosexual men, significant differences were found in recall of opposite-sex childhood play expectations independent of relationships with parents. It is concluded that sex-role rigidity and attitudes toward homosexuality may play an important part in these differences.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 523-531 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Archives of sexual behavior |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 1980 |
Keywords
- childhood recall
- femininity
- gender identity
- homosexuality