The Impact of Education on Views of Homosexuality in the Senior Clergy of Hidalgo County, Texas
| Autor: | John Park, Pamela R. Perez, Johnny Ramírez-Johnson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Referral media_common.quotation_subject Pastoral Care 050109 social psychology Criminology 0603 philosophy ethics and religion Faith Pastoral care medicine Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Homosexuality Referral and Consultation General Nursing media_common 060303 religions & theology Public health 05 social sciences Religious studies Gender studies 06 humanities and the arts General Medicine Mental health Texas Female Psychology Clergy |
| Zdroj: | Journal of religion and health. 55(3) |
| ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
| Popis: | This study explores clergy perspectives on homosexuality and mental health. Interviews were conducted with 245 senior clergy of faith-based organizations in Hidalgo County, Texas. Analyses revealed that the less education the individual had, the more likely he or she viewed homosexuals as being more psychologically disturbed than heterosexuals. Clergy also expressed uncertainty in their views and actions regarding referral practices. A need for clergy education on views of homosexuality is documented. Suggestions are made for future research and education. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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