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Acknowledgments
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Introduction
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Contents
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Contributors
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1: Mapping Bisexual Studies: Past and Present, and Implications for the Future
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Introduction
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Ninteenth and Twentieth Centuries: Conceptions and Research about Bisexuality
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Bisexuality and Research
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Studies of Bisexual Identity Development/Management
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Health/Disparities Research: Bisexual as Risk?
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Bisexuality within Academia
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Mapping the Future of Bisexuality Studies
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References
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2: Models and Measures of Sexual Orientation
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Introduction
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The Kinsey Homosexual–Heterosexual Rating Scale
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Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (KSOG)
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Storms Erotic Response and Orientation Scale
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Sexual Identity Model
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The Multidimensional Scale of Sexuality
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Savin-Williams Assessment of Sexual Orientation
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Sexual Configurations Theory
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Conclusion
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General Critiques of the Models and Measures
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References
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3: Defining Bisexuality: Challenges and Importance of and Toward a Unifying Definition
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Why we need a definition of bisexuality
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Who should define bisexuality? Society, the self, and science
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Society as the definer. At the macro level, particularly in the USA, categorizing people based on their sexual orientation is widespread and triggers ingroup/outgroup social striations. For example, when heterosexual (Swan & Habibi, 2015) and e
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The self as definer. The social belief that bisexuality is not a true orientation for either men or women exacerbates the problem of bisexual invisibility as well as the problem of defining a bisexual orientation. One way to negate social definit
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Science as the definer. As I noted previously, the lack of a standardized definition of bisexuality has important consequences for researchers and their research. Without such a definition, not only are cross-study comparisons difficult, but w
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What constructs should be included in a definition of bisexuality?
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Summary, conclusions, and, at long last, a definition
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References
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4: Plurisexual Identity Labels and the Marking of Bisexual Desire
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Conceptualizing Sexual Orientation
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Sexual Identity and Sexual Marking
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Marking Bisexuality across Time and Context
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References
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5: Bisexuality in Society
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Introduction
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Dominant Views of Sexuality
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The Invisibility of Bisexuality: Absence, Appropriation, and Assimilation
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Invisible Lives: Implications for Bisexual People
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New Movements Towards bi-Visibility
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Conclusion
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References
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6: Binegativity: Attitudes Toward and Stereotypes About Bisexual Individuals
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Introduction
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Content of Binegativity
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Attitudes toward Bisexual Individuals—Gender and Sexual Orientation Differences
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Factors Associated with Binegativity
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Experimental Studies Examining Binegativity
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Reducing Binegativity—Interventions and Promising Directions
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General Conclusion
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References
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7: Female Bisexuality: Identity, Fluidity, and Cultural Expectations
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Introduction
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Self-Identity
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Sexual Fluidity
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Performative Bisexuality
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Cultural Framings of Female Bisexuality
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Conclusion: The Future of Female Bisexuality
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References
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8: The Male Bisexual Experience
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The Number of Bisexual Men in the USA
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Stigma toward Bisexual Men
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Identity Development and Disclosure
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Bisexual Men and Relationships
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Bisexual Men’s Health
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Bisexual Men and Resilience
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Conclusion
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Future Directions
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References
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9: Romantic and Sexual Relationship Experiences Among Bisexual Individuals
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Introduction
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Stigma Related to Dating Bisexual Individuals
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Relationship Involvement, Mental Health, and Stigma Experiences
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Maintaining a Bisexual Identity in the Context of a Relationship
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Relationship Challenges Experienced by Behaviorally Bisexual Individuals Who Do Not Self-Identify as Bisexual
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Intimate Partner Violence
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Sexual Health
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Conclusion
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References
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10: Well-Being: Bisexuality and Mental and Physical Health
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Introduction
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Mental and Physical Health
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Mental Health
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Physical Health
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Considerations for Mental Health Practitioners
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Assessment
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Coming out
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Education and Training
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Case Management
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Advocacy
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Conclusion
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References
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Concluding Remarks: A Perspective on Envisioning Bisexuality as Inclusive, Celebratory, and Liberatory
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Introduction
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Inclusive Bisexuality
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Celebratory Bisexuality
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Liberatory Bisexuality
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References
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Correction to: Bisexuality: Theories, Research, and Recommendations for the Invisible Sexuality
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Correction to: D. J. Swan and S. Habibi (eds), Bisexuality, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71535-3
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Index
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