Self-reported sexual orientation and identity before and after sexual reorientation therapy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2011
Abstract
Researchers disagree on whether sexual reorientation (i.e., conversion or reparative) therapy (SRT) can change sexual orientation. Much of the recent research relies on participants from a particular religious denomination or from SRT organizations. This study recruited participants from SRT organizations and from gay-affirming ones. In this cross-sectional study, 37 former SRT participants reported no statistically significant differences in sexual orientation and sexual identity from before SRT participation to the time of their participation in this study. Practitioners with clients struggling with their sexual orientation or identity must be informed of SRT alternatives, including person-centered and gayaffirmative approaches. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health
First Page
242
Last Page
259
Recommended Citation
Maccio, E. (2011). Self-reported sexual orientation and identity before and after sexual reorientation therapy. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 15 (3), 242-259. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2010.544186