Out of the Twilight : Fathers of Gay Men Speak

ISBN-13: 9780789006141 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 226 str.

Andrew R. Gottlieb

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Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak is a qualitative study that explores how fathers of gay sons dealt with discovering that their sons were gay and what affect, if any, it had on their development as parents and as people. Therapists who work with gay men and their families will find historical and analytic theories and case examples in order to examine this topic. Containing firsthand accounts from fathers and discussions of their stories, this comprehensive and easy-to-read book will help you understand and assist clients with the difficulties and joys of a father/ gay son relationship.

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Contents

• Foreword
• Preface and Acknowledgments
• Introduction: “What About Father?”
• Chapter 1. Child to Father
• Fatherhood: A State of Crisis
• Chapter 2. In Search of the Father
• Homosexuality: A State of Crisis
• Chapter 3. Methodology
• Overview
• About Sampling
• The Sample Itself
• Data Collection
• Trustworthiness
• The Interview
• Reactions: Before and After
• Data Analysis
• Chapter 4. The Stories
• Mitchell
• Juan Miguel, Jr.
• Peter
• Harry
• Luis
• Daniel
• Marty
• Glenn
• Ronald
• Neal
• Pei
• Walter
• Chapter 5. Findings
• Dreams
• Beginnings
• Wonderings
• Disclosure
• Impact
• Chapter 6. Discussion
• Acknowledgment/Acceptance
• Identification
• Idealization
• Internalization
• From Separateness to Attachment
• From Illusion to Reality
• Limitations and Implications for Future Research
• Implications for Practice
• Other Thoughts: Research versus Treatment
• From Child to Adult
• Appendix A: Consent Form
• Appendix B: Statement to Subjects
• Appendix C: Semistructured Interview Guide
• Appendix D: The Fathers at a Glance
• References
• Index

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Gottlieb, Andrew