Treatment of homosexual and heterosexual sexual dysfunction in male-only groups of mixed sexual orientation

Everaerd, Walter; Dekker, Joost; Dronkers, Johan; K, van der Rhee; Staffeleu, Joel; Wiselius, G

doi:10.1007/bf01541361

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“…As noted in Sandfort and de Keizer's (2001) review, past studies of sexual dysfunction among gay/bisexual men lack strong empiricism, have variations in sample size and composition, and use varying methodological approaches (e.g., Everaerd et al, 1982;McWhirter & Mattison, 1984;Paff, 1985;Reece, 1982). Consequently, summarizing the literature is difficult.…”

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confidence: 94%

Minority Stress and Sexual Problems among African-American Gay and Bisexual Men

2006

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Minority stress, such as racism and gay bashing, may be associated with sexual problems, but this notion has not been examined in the literature. African-American gay/bisexual men face a unique challenge in managing a double minority status, putting them at high risk for stress and sexual problems. This investigation examined ten predictors of sexual problems among 174 African-American gay/bisexual men. Covarying for age, a forward multiple regression analysis showed that the measures of self-esteem, male gender role stress, HIV prevention self-efficacy, and lifetime experiences with racial discrimination significantly added to the prediction of sexual problems. Gay bashing, psychiatric symptoms, low life satisfaction, and low social support were significantly correlated with sexual problems, but did not add to the prediction of sexual problems in the regression analysis. Mediation analyses showed that stress predicted psychiatric symptoms, which then predicted sexual problems. Sexual problems were not significantly related to HIV status, racial/ethnic identity, or gay identity. The findings from this study showed a relationship between experiences with racial and sexual discrimination and sexual problems while also providing support for mediation to illustrate how stress might cause sexual problems. Addressing minority stress in therapy may help minimize and treat sexual difficulties among minority gay/bisexual men.

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2006

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“…The authors recommended a stronger social skills component during therapy, plus possible special social skills training before the commencement of treatment for those identified as having particular diaculties. Everaerd et al (1982) postulated that results are achievable in those without partners firstly if each parmer knows the conditions conducive to his or her sexual excitement, which could be learned through masturbation, and secondly if he or she can achieve these in interaction, aided by social skills training. Eighteen to twenty-one two hour group sessions were held with twenty-one men, eighteen of whom had no regular parmer.…”

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Non-Couple Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction

Anson

1995

International Review of Psychiatry

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Since the early 1970s there has been an emphasis on couple therapy in the treatment of sexual dyssjnction. This paper discusses the potential applicafions and benefits of non-couple individual and group treatment of sexual problems in men and women, both for rhose in rerclnbnrhips and for those without partners, and reviews the appmaches and outcomes reported in a number of treatment studies. The charactmitics of people presenting alone co sexual dyzfunction clinics are described, and issues relating to non-couple therapy for certain sub-pups of the population are considered. Factors associated with the potential eff2ctivVeness of non-couple therapy are investigated and the paper also examines various components and techniques empbyed in individual and p u p treatment. It is argued that practitioners and refewers s h o d place a greater stress on non-couple therapy for people both with and without partners who present with sexual dysfinction, and that this approach is of potential benefit in the treatment of most types of sexual problem.

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“…Unfortunately, quantitative research in the area of LGB groups is scant and narrowly focused. A thorough literature search uncovered only six quantitative, empirical studies of LGBs (Everaerd et al, 1982;Hedge & Glover, 1990;Mulder et al, 1994;Quadland, 1985;Reece, 1981Reece, /1982Russell & Winkler, 1977). Of these six, only two were published in the past decade, three dealt specifically with sexual dysfunction, and two dealt with issues related to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).…”

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“…It is widely recognized that role models provide an important ingredient in effective counseling and that LGB people frequently lack positive role models (Rochlin, 1994). The unique benefit offered by LGB therapists and counselors is that they can serve as positive and strong role models to group members (Conlin & Smith, 1981/1982). In addition, having two…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The opportunity to engage in this corrective emotional experience is unique to LGB interpersonal process groups; it is rarely provided for or attained in individual therapy or other relationships. Facilitators who encourage members to reflect on the recapitulation of family dynamics through transference foster therapeutic insight in a way that few other interventions can do (Conlin & Smith, 1981/' 1982Lenihan, 1985;YaIom, 1995).…”

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Group counseling theory and practice with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.

DeBord¹,

Perez²

Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients.

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Group therapy is powerful, dynamic, and effective as an intervention that provides clients with opportunities to address numerous concerns, including relationships, depression, anxiety, family issues, career issues, and other life experiences (Conyne, 1997). Recent empirical work has supported the notion that group work is just as effective as individual therapy (Seligman, 1995). Given this research and the fact that group work is generally more cost-effective than individual counseling, it is a wonder that group therapy is not more consistently considered as a psychotherapeutic option. Because of the advantages it can offer lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) clients, group therapy is emerging as a therapeutic force that must be considered systematically as a potential intervention by those who provide therapy for this population.Group counseling is unique in the therapeutic benefits it can offer toLGB clients. One such benefit is the opportunity it provides to LGB clients to identify and express feelings about being a "hidden minority" (Fassinger, 1991) and to have those feelings validated by others who share this status.In addition, group therapy affords LGB clients opportunities to openly de-183

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Treatment of homosexual and heterosexual sexual dysfunction in male-only groups of mixed sexual orientation

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Minority Stress and Sexual Problems among African-American Gay and Bisexual Men

Minority Stress and Sexual Problems among African-American Gay and Bisexual Men

Non-Couple Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction

Group counseling theory and practice with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.

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