Title
Do Tarasoff Principles Apply In Aids-Related Psychotherapy - Ethical Decision-Making And The Role Of Therapist Homophobia And Perceived Client Dangerousness
Abbreviated Journal Title
Prof. Psychol.-Res. Pract.
Keywords
CONFIDENTIALITY LIMITS; GAY MEN; ATTITUDES; ISSUES; LEGAL; HIV; STIGMATIZATION; HEALTH; Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Abstract
The present research assessed the relationship between therapists' beliefs and ethical decision making when working with clients who are HIV positive and who refuse to warn sexual partners or use safe sex practices. The sample consisted of licensed psychologists in Florida. Results demonstrated a significant relationship between homophobia and likelihood of breaching confidentiality. In addition, scenarios depicting highly dangerous clients yielded higher breach scores than scenarios depicting less dangerous clients. The study demonstrated that personal bias may affect professional ethical decision making. Discussion focuses on the need for continued education and self-monitoring in work with highly sensitive and often stigmatized client groups.
Journal Title
Professional Psychology-Research and Practice
Volume
26
Issue/Number
6
Publication Date
1-1-1995
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
608
Last Page
611
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0735-7028
Recommended Citation
"Do Tarasoff Principles Apply In Aids-Related Psychotherapy - Ethical Decision-Making And The Role Of Therapist Homophobia And Perceived Client Dangerousness" (1995). Faculty Bibliography 1990s. 3006.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib1990/3006
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