NARTH Study Surveyed 125 Years Of Research On Homosexuality

July 8, 2009 – The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) has recently published an exhaustive study on homosexuality and the effectiveness of reorientation therapy for those with unwanted same-sex desires.

The peer-reviewed study reviewed 125 years of data on homosexuality, reviewing 600 reports by clinicians, researchers, and former clients.

The evidence from these studies reveal the following: 1. There is substantial evidence that sexual orientation may be changed through reorientation therapy.

2. Efforts to change sexual orientation have not been shown to be consistently harmful or to regularly lead to greater self-hatred, depression, and other self-destructive behaviors.

3. There is significantly greater medical, psychological, and relational pathology in the homosexual population than the general population.

A summary of the study on the NARTH website notes:

An objective synthesis of the clinical and research literature derived from hundreds of sources reveals numerous scientific findings:

Despite knowing the AIDS risk, homosexuals repeatedly and pathologically continue to indulge in unsafe sex practices.
Homosexuals represent the highest number of STD cases.
Many homosexual sex practices are medically dangerous, with or without protection.
More than one-third of homosexual men and women are substance abusers.
Forty percent of homosexual adolescents report suicidal histories.
Homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to have mental health concerns, such as eating disorders, personality disorders, paranoia, depression, and anxiety.
Homosexual relationships are more violent than heterosexual relationships.
Societal bias and discrimination do not, in and of themselves, contribute to the majority of increased health risks for homosexuals.

Additional Resources:
Homosexual Urban Legends;
The Agenda;
Ministry and Counseling Resources

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