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The British Journal of Psychiatry (1974) 125: 447-449. doi: 10.1192/bjp.125.5.447
© 1974 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Personality Characteristics of Male Homosexuals Referred for Aversion Therapy: A Comparative Study

R. K. TURNER B.A., Ph.D., Dip. Psych.1, H. PIELMAIER Dip. Psych.2, S. JAMES M.B., D.P.M.3, and A. ORWIN M.R.C.Psych.4

1 Research Fellow, School of Social Work, University of Leicester; Child Treatment Research Unit, Hannah Guy Wing, Jaffray Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8BB
2 University of Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany
3 Medical Assistant, Regional Behaviour Research Unit, Hollymoor Clinic, Hollymoor Hospital, Birmingham, B31 5EX; and Honorary Senior Research Associate, Department of Psychiatry, University of Birmingham
4 Consultant in Charge, Regional Behaviour Research Unit, Hollymoor Clinic, Hollymoor Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5EX; and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, University of Birmingham

Three groups of male homosexuals were compared with respect to two personality measures. Those who sought treatment for homosexuality were found to differ significantly from a sample of non-patient homosexuals who had never sought treatment. The data were interpreted as evidence in support of the hypothesis that personality characteristics are significant in candidacy for treatment.

Submitted on June 22, 1973




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