Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Counseling--Religious aspects; Gays--Counseling of--Religious aspects;
Abstract
This paper sought to investigate how religious beliefs affect counseling students' thoughts about referring gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) clients. A thorough review of the research literature examined: attitudes toward sexual minorities, religiosity and attitudes toward sexual minorities, and GLBT issues in counselor education. Findings suggest religious attitudes are often related to negative, or at least, non-affirming beliefs/behaviors towards members of sexual minority groups. There are serious legal and ethical implications for counselors who refuse to treat GLBT clients. The research also suggests education can be a means of moderating discriminatory tendencies in counseling students who struggle with balancing their personal religious values against the best interest of GLBT clients. Suggestions for future research are included.
Year of Submission
2007
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Linda J. Nebbe
Date Original
2007
Object Description
1 PDF file (21 pages)
Copyright
©2007 Cynthia R. Boyle
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Boyle, Cynthia R., "When to refer : Religiosity and counseling students' decision to refer GLBT clients" (2007). Graduate Research Papers. 382.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/382
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