Ex-gays?
Subtitle: A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: September 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 414
ISBN-13: 9780830828463
Subjects: Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery; Gay Studies; Sexuality & Gender Studies; Homosexuality; Psychological Research; Religion; Religion - Ministry & Pastoral Resources; Christianity; Ex-gay movement; Moral and ethical aspects; Religious aspects; Treatment
Description: Is it possible to be an ex gay? Stanton L. Jones and Mark A. Yarhouse present social science research on homosexuality designed to answer the questions: Can those who receive religiously-informed psychotherapy experience a change in their sexual orientation? Are such programs harmful to participants? The results show that outcomes for this kind of religiously-informed psychotherapy are similar to outcomes of therapy for other psychological problems. Such programs do not appear to be harmful on average to individuals. This research will be of interest to all those who want to know the latest research on sexual orientation change and the effects of religiously-informed programs on those who utilize them.