Park John, Perez Pamela R, Ramírez-Johnson Johnny
Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.
School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
J Relig Health. 2016 Jun;55(3):778-786. doi: 10.1007/s10943-015-0173-8.
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.
本研究探讨了神职人员对同性恋与心理健康的看法。研究人员对得克萨斯州伊达尔戈县宗教组织的245名高级神职人员进行了访谈。分析结果显示，受教育程度越低的人，越倾向于认为同性恋者比异性恋者心理问题更多。神职人员在转介做法的观点和行动上也表现出不确定性。记录了神职人员接受同性恋观点教育的必要性。针对未来的研究和教育提出了建议。
