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Characteristics Of Family Therapists, Keren Marie Humphrey
Characteristics Of Family Therapists, Keren Marie Humphrey
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The purpose of this study was to explore and describe certain psychosocial characteristics of family therapists according to different theoretical orientations within the family systems field. The characteristics examined were psychological type preference, personality factors, and the occurrence of loss/transition events in the family of origin.;A review of the literature revealed a lack of research on family therapists. Additionally, there has been very little research done on family of origin experiences of therapists in general, and of family therapists, specifically.;The sample for this study consisted of 77 family therapists from across the United States and Canada representing Satir's Process model, …
Reactions Of Gay Men To Aids: A Survey Of Self-Reported Change Relative To Self-Concept, Intimacy And Sexual Behavior, Donnie Gray Conner
Reactions Of Gay Men To Aids: A Survey Of Self-Reported Change Relative To Self-Concept, Intimacy And Sexual Behavior, Donnie Gray Conner
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The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the impact of the AIDS crisis on gay men relative to self-concept, intimacy, and sexual behavior changes. Additionally, this research examined the sources, amount, and accuracy of AIDS information currently available to gay men in a middle-sized, urban area.;The sample for the study consisted entirely of adult, self-identified gay men who were anonymous volunteers recruited through a networking process. The research design for this status study was a within group comparison which utilized non-probability, purposive sampling procedures.;It was concluded that gay men, participating in this study, utilize a wide variety of …