The Relationship of Practice Beliefs and Practice Behaviors Among Social Workers With Lesbian and Gay Clients
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2012
Description
This study explores the levels of beliefs about practice and practice behaviors with lesbian and gay clients among social work practitioners in a medical setting. The Gay Affirmative Practice scale was utilized to measure the levels of gay affirmative practice beliefs and practice behaviors among the sample surveyed. The relationship of practice beliefs and practice behaviors is explored and reveals that practice beliefs are significant to practice behaviors with lesbian and gay individuals. The results identify variables that contribute to practice beliefs and practice behaviors.
Citation Information
Mullins, Mary H.. 2012. The Relationship of Practice Beliefs and Practice Behaviors Among Social Workers With Lesbian and Gay Clients. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. Vol.22(8). 1050-1064. https://doi.org/10.1080/10911359.2012.707959 ISSN: 1091-1359