Research that distorts
{"Image DocumentName": "Research that distorts", "Image ImageDescription": "J. Serovich - meta-analysis of reparative therapy literature. What is the rigor of the studies supporitng the conclusions claimed by both sides of the debate? Limited participant info (repeatability?) No control groups. No longitudinal follow-up. Lack of theoretical rationale. 61% didn\u2019t report drop-out or return rates. No clear measure of sexual orientation. NO EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE that supports reparative therapy as an attempt to change SO. Consequences: Depression. Sucidal ideation/attempts. Social & interpersonal harm. Loss of social support. Loss of spiritual harm. Low self-esteem. Difficulty sustaining relationships. Sexual dysfunction.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}