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Ex-gays? : a longitudinal study of religiously mediated change in sexual orientation / Stanton L. Jones, Mark A. Yarhouse.

Title
Ex-gays? : a longitudinal study of religiously mediated change in sexual orientation / Stanton L. Jones, Mark A. Yarhouse.
Author
Jones, Stanton L.
Publication
Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2007.

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Yarhouse, Mark A., 1968-
Description
414 p. : ill; 23 cm.
Summary
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.
Subject
  • Homosexuality > Christianity
  • Homosexuality > Moral and ethical aspects
  • Ex-gay movement
  • Conversion therapy
  • Ex-gays
  • Sexual orientation
  • Sexual orientation > Christianity
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [388]-406) and indexes.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The controversy -- Understanding the population: Christian views of sexuality, ethical norms, and views of healing and change -- Rationale for the study -- Methodology for this study -- Our sample -- Understanding and measuring change of sexual orientation -- Can sexual orientation change? Report of the quantitative analysis -- Can sexual orientation change? Report of the qualitative (and supporting quantitative) analyses -- Is the attempt to change harmful? Impact on psychological and spiritual function -- Conclusion.
ISBN
  • 9780830828463 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 083082846X (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2007026747
OCLC
  • 153773064
  • SCSB-11817054
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library