The Stories of Gay Men in Social Work Supervision: A Qualitative Exploration

IF 0.5 Q4 FAMILY STUDIES

JOURNAL OF FEMINIST FAMILY THERAPY Pub Date : 2023-04-03 DOI:10.1080/08952833.2023.2225832

Jakob Lorin Mauer

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This qualitative study is the first to examine the post-graduate clinical supervision experiences of 13 self-identified gay men. In the interviews, five main themes emerged: limited or assigned supervisors, coming out philosophies, educating the educator, the supervisory relationship and client outcomes, and no community. The findings of this research begin a discussion on the barriers that gay supervisees face when locating a good fit supervisor. Alarmingly, there are still homophobic supervisors to whom some gay supervisees were assigned, which negatively impacted supervisee well-being and perceived client outcomes. Additionally, the study illuminates the mental calculus gay supervisees often face when coming out to supervisors and clients, highlighting the importance of supervisor cultural humility and competence when working with queer supervisees. Also concerning is the shortage of conversation about coming out and queer culture in supervision. Although the study examined social work supervision, this research is important for all behavioral health fields. Recommendations for theory, research, and supervision are discussed.

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男同性恋者在社会工作监督中的故事:质的探索

摘要：这项定性研究首次调查了13名自我认同的男同性恋者的研究生临床监督经历。在采访中，出现了五个主要主题：有限的或指定的主管、出柜的哲学、教育者、主管关系和客户结果，以及没有社区。这项研究的结果开始讨论同性恋主管在寻找合适的主管时面临的障碍。令人担忧的是，仍有一些同性恋监督员被指派给恐同监督员，这对监督员的幸福感和感知的客户结果产生了负面影响。此外，这项研究阐明了同性恋主管在与主管和客户见面时经常面临的心理计算，强调了在与同性恋主管合作时，主管文化谦逊和能力的重要性。同样令人担忧的是，关于出柜和监管中的酷儿文化的对话不足。尽管这项研究考察了社会工作监督，但这项研究对所有行为健康领域都很重要。讨论了对理论、研究和监督的建议。

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JOURNAL OF FEMINIST FAMILY THERAPY FAMILY STUDIES-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Feminist Family Therapy provides an international forum to further explore the relationship between feminist theory and family therapy theory and practice. The journal presents thought-provoking and insightful articles of a theoretical nature, as well as articles focusing on empirical research and clinical application. The Journal of Feminist Family Therapy critiques family therapy concepts from a feminist perspective with careful attention to cultural, class, and racial differences, applies a feminist-sensitive perspective to the treatment issues particular to women such as depression, agoraphobia, eating disorders, incest, and domestic abuse, etc.