Lesbian and Gay Couples: Where They Turn When Help is Needed

Authors

Norman L. Wyers, Portland State UniversityFollow
Matthew J. Modrcin, Portland State University

Published In

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

1990

Abstract

This article presents findings of a 1988 study of the help-seeking behaviors of a sample of 128 gay and lesbian individuals currently in coupled relationships. Gender of professional service providers, not sexual orientation, was foundto differentiate between gay and lesbian respondents in their selection of service providers. Differences between help-using behaviors of gay and lesbian respondents (past and anticipated) were also discovered. These differences are analyzed, and implications for mental health practitioners who provide services to gay and lesbian couples are discussed.

Rights

© 1990 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1300/J236v01n03_06

DOI

10.1300/J236v01n03_06

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/38516

Citation Details

Modrcin, M. J., & Wyers, N. L. (1990). Lesbian and gay couples: Where they turn when help is needed. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy, 1(3), 89-104.