Elements of sexual attraction salient in homosexuals

• Main Authors: Alcoseba, Monica Angela, Manzano, Ma. Victoria, Navarro, Mara Arianne dG.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2008
• Subjects: Homosexuality; Interpersonal relations; Gay and lesbians studies; Sex (Psychology); Psychology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7952
• Institution: De La Salle University

This exploratory thesis examined attraction among homosexuals divided into four groups namely masculine gay, feminine gay, masculine lesbian, and feminine lesbian (aged 18-21). These respondents completed interviews concerning their experiences with homosexual attraction. Results showed that the emotional and sexual attraction were the most salient factors that contributed to attraction in homosexual relationships. Physical attractiveness of a prospect only came in second for feminine gays and feminine lesbians as compared to masculine gays and masculine lesbians.