Homosexual applicants to the priesthood: How many and are they psychologically healthy?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-21-2007
Publisher
Springer
Abstract
The current investigation evaluated the psychological profiles of applicants to seminary who were identified as being either homosexual or heterosexual in orientation. The MMPI-2 from 63 seminary applicants conducted between 1990 and 2004 was reviewed. Results indicate that 49 applicants (78%) identified themselves as being heterosexual while 14 applicants (22%) identified themselves as being homosexual. Few psychological differences emerged on the MMPI-2 when comparing heterosexual to homosexual applicants.
Recommended Citation
Plante, T. G. (2007). Homosexual applicants to the priesthood: How many and are they psychologically healthy? Pastoral Psychology, 55, 495-498.
