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Addictions Counselors' Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Clients
Author(s) -
Matthews Connie R.,
Selvidge Mary M. D.,
Fisher Kent
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2005.tb00580.x
Subject(s) - lesbian , psychology , homosexuality , addiction , social psychology , sexual orientation , clinical psychology , psychiatry , psychoanalysis
This study surveyed addictions counselors to determine factors that predict affirmative attitudes and behaviors with all clients and with gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients (GLB) in particular. Three factors were predictive with regard to all clients, and 5 factors were predictive with regard to GLB clients. Nonheterosexist organizational climate was the only factor predictive in both situations. The implications of these results are discussed with regard to practice, research, and training.