The author believes ethical and moral issues often come into play when deciding whether behavioral intervention strategies should be used with homosexuals. Counselors are warned not to lose sight of the patients' desires. Presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Francisco, 13 December 1975.…

The author outlines a framework of desirable therapist behavior to be followed when providing behavioral intervention counseling for homosexuals. Presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Francisco, 13 December 1975. (Author)

Collects comparative and descriptive data on adolescent attitudes on homosexuality and attempts to show that self-concept, and body self-image as one major aspect of self-concept, are significant correlates of an adolescent's attitude toward homosexuality. (Author/RK)

The arrival of an openly non-heterosexual camper caused a North Carolina camp to reexamine its policies. Challenges facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning (GLBQ) youths are discussed, and nine ideas for creating a safe environment for all campers and staff are described. Four resources for camp professionals on GLBQ youth are presented.…

Discusses a four-year AIDS prevention telephone-counseling study for men who have sex with men. Describes the skills, knowledge, and sensitivity necessary to staff the project. Suggestions are made for others who intend to implement similar services. (FC)

Two state courts have reached opposite conclusions on whether universities must provide health benefits to domestic partners of gay employees. A New Jersey appeals court unanimously ruled that partners of Rutgers University employees do not qualify for family benefits. Also in a unanimous decision in Alaska, the state Supreme Court ruled that the…

Explores the risks faced by lesbian, gay, or bisexual youth who have the stigma of homosexuality and suggests approaches and strategies for working with these at-risk youth. Although society is becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and bisexuality, there has not been a corresponding decrease in cultural homophobia. (SLD)

Argues that schools are highly sexualized sites, within which struggles around sexuality are pervasive, of consuming interest and, at the same time, taboo. Suggests that struggles around gender, explicit homophobia, and implicit heterosexism within schools derive from and feed macho and misogynistic versions of masculinity. Argues that sexism in…

Seeks to bridge the gulf between the life experiences of gay and lesbian teens and those of the counselor. Focuses on sexual identity formation, the hidden nature of the population in the schools and these student's increased mental-health risk factors, supportive interventions, and suggestions for counselors in assisting these adolescents. (RJM)

Two studies examined the relationships of gender role variables to attitudes toward homosexuality. Results from a literature review and from college student surveys indicated a relationship between gender role beliefs and attitudes toward homosexuality. Findings support the view that heterosexuals' dislike of homosexuals is at least partially…

College students with disabilities who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) represent diverse cultural minorities with multiple service needs involving disabilities, identities, and adjustment strategies. This article discusses LGBT college students with disabilities as multiple cultural minorities with a focus on educational…

Surveys rural gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people (GLBT) and inductively analyzes their responses to open-ended questions regarding aspects of being GLBT in that area. "Best things" included close relationships, high quality of life, involvement with GLBT social networks, and self-acceptance. "Worst things" included…

Studies the experiences of gay and lesbian seniors and their families in accessing a broad range of health and social services in the community. Results reveal that specific reference was made to the impact of discrimination on the health and access to health services of these populations. Recommendations for change are highlighted. (Contains 71…

Findings from 526 men who patronized gay bars revealed that perceived peer norms concerning acceptability of safer sex practices, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome health locus of control scores, risk behavior knowledge, age, and accuracy of personal risk estimation, but not personal human immunodeficiency virus serostatus knowledge, were…

Summarizes pertinent literature to provide counselors with a basic understanding of developmental theories on homosexuality and other sexual identity issues. Implications for counseling and for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome education are discussed. (TE)