其他摘要：The past several years have brought about some changes in the legal status of the homosexual. In some states of the USA, the homosexual ís labelled as a criminal, in others homosexualíty is not a legal affair. Psychological theories tend to consider the homosexual from two general positions the "Oedipal" and "non-Oedípal", The present study was conducted to try to determine how "Oedipal" and "non-Oedipal" male hornosexuals perceíved their self-imageand emotional stabilíty. Significant differences were found between the twogroups. Considering self-image, "Oedipal" Ss were found tI:! be more negative. They had less self-worth, self confidence and self acceptance than "non-Oedipal". They had more negative self-concepts, self-atritudes, and self-motivation. "Oedipal" Ss had lesa emotional stability, They had more emotional problema, shame, guilt, withdrawal. and depression than "non-Oedípal" Ss; as well as less success in sexual activity and commitment to the homosexual partner.
