Extracting Dirt From Water: A Strengths-Based Approach to Religion for African American Same-Gender-Loving Men

Religion is one of the most powerful and ubiquitous forces in African American same-gender-loving (SGL) men's lives. Research indicates that it has both positive and negative influences on the health behaviors and outcomes of this population. This paper presents a review of the literature that...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health 2014-02, Vol.53 (1), p.178-189
Main Author: Lassiter, Jonathan Mathias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
African American culture
African American studies
African Americans
African Americans - psychology
African Christianity
Aging
Attitude to Health
Black communities
Black people
Christianity
Churches
Clinical Psychology
Female homosexuality
Gays & lesbians
Health Behavior
Homosexuality, Male - psychology
Humans
Love
Male
Male homosexuality
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Men
Original Paper
Public Health
Religion & psychology
Religion and Psychology
Religious Studies
Resilience, Psychological
Risk Factors
Studies
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Summary:Religion is one of the most powerful and ubiquitous forces in African American same-gender-loving (SGL) men's lives. Research indicates that it has both positive and negative influences on the health behaviors and outcomes of this population. This paper presents a review of the literature that examines religion as a risk and protective factor for African American SGL men. A strengths-based approach to religion that aims to utilize its protective qualities and weaken its relation to risk is proposed. Finally, recommendations are presented for the use of a strengths-based approach to religion in clinical work and research.
ISSN:0022-4197
1573-6571
DOI:10.1007/s10943-012-9668-8