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. 2016 Jun;55(3):778-786.
doi: 10.1007/s10943-015-0173-8.

The Impact of Education on Views of Homosexuality in the Senior Clergy of Hidalgo County, Texas

John Park  1 , Pamela R Perez  2 , Johnny Ramírez-Johnson  3
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The Impact of Education on Views of Homosexuality in the Senior Clergy of Hidalgo County, Texas

John Park et al. J Relig Health. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Clergy and mental health education; Clergy education; Hidalgo County, Texas; Higher education of clergy; Hispanic clergy; Mental health perspectives on homosexuality; Ministerial training; Views on homosexuality.

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