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Peer reviewedMcDermott, Diane; And Others – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1989
Explored preference for counselor's sexual orientation among homosexual male (N=47) and lesbian subjects (N=36). Results indicated that subjects tended to prefer homosexual counselors, although a sizable number believed that counselors' sexual orientations did not make a difference. Found internalized homophobia predicted discomfort in discussing…
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Client Relationship, Homosexuality, Lesbianism
