Lau, Nga Kwan, JudyNga Kwan, JudyLau2015-04-252015-04-252013http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/2232Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.) -- Hong Kong Shue Yan University, 2013.Includes bibliographical references (p. 78-95).x, 104 p.The goal of this study was to understand the experiences of bisexual individuals in Hong Kong. A total number of 10 bisexual participants, aged between 21-28 years old, enrolled in this study where semi-structured interviews were conducted. This study adopted the grounded theory approach. <br> Results showed that bisexual individuals go through a 5-stage model of sexual identity formation, which include obliviousness, encountering critical incidents, recognizing dissonance, introspection, and transformation. Family, religious beliefs, and social norms were found to be the most salient sexual stigmas in the Chinese society. The findings also demonstrated the sexual stigma in Chinese culture serves as an important element in affecting both one’s bisexual identity formation and psychological well-being. It is also suggested that the consistency of ABC model would be the indicator in assessing the bisexual individuals’ psychological well-being as well. <br> The findings urge counselors and psychotherapists to strive to improve their cultural competence, and hope to raise their awareness of the unique characteristics of bisexual individuals. This study also suggested a therapeutic approach for bisexual clients. It is suggested that therapeutic goals should shift from encouraging disclosure to addressing the concerns of concealment. The psychotherapists should pay more attention to the cultural related stigma in the specific Chinese context.eng chiBisexuals China Hong KongThesis