Cohort Differences in Sexual Orientation: Results from a Large Age-Statified Population Sample
Date
2003
Authors
Jorm, Anthony F
Dear, Keith
Christensen, Helen
Rodgers, Bryan
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S Karger AG
Abstract
Background: There is some community survey evidence for a cohort difference in female sexual orientation. Objective: To determine whether there is a cohort difference in sexual orientation in Australia. Methods: A community survey was carried out with a sample of 7,447 adults from the age groups 20-24, 40-44 and 60-64 years. As part of this survey respondents were asked a question on sexual orientation which was answered privately. Results: A strong age cohort difference was found for women, with younger women more frequently reporting a homosexual or bisexual orientation. By contrast, no age cohort difference was found for men. Conclusion: These findings suggest that a heterosexual orientation may have become less common in younger cohorts of Australian women. This finding is consistent with data from other recent studies.
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Keywords: adult; age distribution; article; Australia; cohort analysis; controlled study; demography; education; female; health survey; heterosexuality; homosexuality; human; male; marriage; normal human; population research; priority journal; sexual orientation; A Bisexual; Heterosexual; Homosexual; Prevalence; Sex differences; Sexual orientation
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Gerontology
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Journal article