Jones, Stanton L.

Ex-gays? : a longitudinal study of religiously mediated change in sexual orientation / Stanton L. Jones, Mark A. Yarhouse. - Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2007. - 414 p. : ill ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [388]-406) and indexes.

The controversy -- Understanding the population: Christian views of sexuality, ethical norms, and views of healing and change -- Rationale for the study -- Methodology for this study -- Our sample -- Understanding and measuring change of sexual orientation -- Can sexual orientation change? Report of the quantitative analysis -- Can sexual orientation change? Report of the qualitative (and supporting quantitative) analyses -- Is the attempt to change harmful? Impact on psychological and spiritual function -- Conclusion.

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Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Homosexuality--Treatment--Moral and ethical aspects.
Ex-gay movement.
Conversion therapy.
Ex-gay people.
Sexual orientation.

BR 115 .H6 / J655 2007