A survey of sexual attitude reassessment and restructuring seminars

The results of a survey of 11 directors of sexual attitude reassessment and sexual attitude restructuring seminars, both referred to as SARs, are summarized and reviewed. SARs were found to be similar with respect to their program titles, sponsoring agencies, client populations, and goals. Differenc...

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Published inThe Journal of sex research Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 250 - 259
Main Author Wollert, Richard W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Taylor & Francis Group 01.11.1978
Society for the Scientific Study of Sex
Subjects
Attitude change
Attitude surveys
Audiovisuals
Group discussion
Homosexuality
Questionnaires
Sex education
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Summary:The results of a survey of 11 directors of sexual attitude reassessment and sexual attitude restructuring seminars, both referred to as SARs, are summarized and reviewed. SARs were found to be similar with respect to their program titles, sponsoring agencies, client populations, and goals. Differences between SARs were found concerning the degree of control exercised by leaders, emphasis on attitude change, and participation pressure. It was concluded that these differences make it likely that different styles of interaction characterize different SARs. Although SAR directors uniformly rated their programs as definitely effective and considered the negative psychological effects of SARs to be minimal, their reports appeared to be primarily based on clinical impressions. The necessity of rigorously controlled research studies was stressed for adequate assessment of the impact of SARs. Other important issues which remain to be explored include the type of client who benefits most fully from SARs, the major concerns of SAR participants, and the techniques that are most effective in pursuing SAR goals.
ISSN:0022-4499
1559-8519
DOI:10.1080/00224497809551012