This study aimed to examine the difference in therapy satisfaction between LGB and heterosexual individuals, and to identify the association between therapy satisfaction and the perception of knowledge and attitudes of their last therapist among the LGB participants. Through an exploratory design with a comparative group, 125 participants were recruited online by availability. Results indicate that the participants’ sexual orientation has no significant relation on therapy satisfaction. However, there was a significant positive association between satisfaction with therapy and the therapist’s LGB knowledge and positive attitudes. This research highlights the importance for continuous education and curriculum efforts on LGB issues.
Studies have found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons (LGB+) find that their therapist does not have the necessary knowledge to work with their sexual orientation, they ignore their sexual orientation, they do not meet their needs, and they even conceptualize it as a problem. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of LGB+ people with therapeutic services received. This study was a secondary data analysis of the qualitative results of a mixed method study from a phenomenological exploratory scope. Eighty-seven (87) persons who identified their sexual orientation as LGB+ participated in this study. Thematic analysis was used as an analysis technique. Eight (8) main topics emerged that are exposed and justified in the results: preconceptions about the development of the sexual orientation, feelings about disclosure, signs of understanding or misunderstanding, personal qualities, professional qualities, religious experiences, homophobic and biphobic experiences, and heterosexist experiences. The repercussions of the findings are discussed and the curricular review of the disciplines and the professional acquisition of competencies and skills necessary for therapeutic practice with LGB+ people are recommended, as established by local and national guidelines.
This study aimed to examine the difference in therapy satisfaction between lesbian, gay, and bisexual + (LGB +) individuals and heterosexual individuals, and to identify the association between therapy satisfaction and the perception of knowledge and attitudes of their last therapist among the LGB + participants. Through an exploratory design with a comparative group, 125 LGB + and 75 heterosexual participants were recruited online by availability. Results indicate that the participants’ sexual orientation has no significant relation on therapy satisfaction. However, there was a significant positive association between satisfaction with therapy and the LGB + participants’ perception that their therapist demonstrated knowledge and positive attitudes. This research highlights the importance for continuous education and curriculum efforts on LGB + issues.
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