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of further validating the Sexual Orientation Scale. An arbitrary decision was made to use a factor loading of .5 or higher in the examination of the items. The final version of the Sexual Orientation ended up with 43 items in four factors. Factor one was named “Attraction to Same Sex.” The common theme was sexual attraction to members of the same sex. Factor Two was named “Attraction to Opposite Sex.” The items in Factor Two brought to surface issues dealing with erotic fantasies about women only. Factor Three was named “Self-Acceptance of Gay Behaviors/Attitudes.” The items in factor three addressed issues such as self-expression, expression of affection to another male, the acknowledgement of individual differences and the normalcy of being attracted to other men. Factor Four was named “Fears.” The items in factor four addressed concerns in area such as wanting to be sexually active with other men, jealousy, noticeable reactions to other men and fear of being gay. The purpose of the study was to construct an instrument that would help the therapist in assisting clients who wish to explore their sexual orientation. TPC Digest