Open AccessNegotiating Sexual Values in Counselor Education: A Qualitative Case Exploration
Author(s) -
Megan Speciale
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of counseling sexology and sexual wellness
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2577-1299
DOI - 10.34296/02011032
Subject(s) - negotiation , human sexuality , qualitative research , bracketing (phenomenology) , psychology , diversity (politics) , medical education , pedagogy , sociology , medicine , gender studies , epistemology , social science , philosophy , anthropology
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the ways in which counselor educators acknowledge and negotiate their personal sexological worldviews in the teaching of sexuality counseling classes. Analysis of interview material, data mining, and member theorization of six participants (n=6) yielded four overarching themes: 1) centering self-awareness, 2) managing ethical bracketing, 3) affirming sexual diversity, and 4) teaching as a conduit for personal growth. Implications for educators and future recommendations for research are explored.