The voice of Indonesian gay men who want to have heterosexual orientation.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE\nSome homosexuals have a strong desire to change their sexual orientation to a heterosexual one. This study attempted to understand the Indonesian gay men s motivations to change their sexual orientation.\n\n\nMETHOD\nUsing a qualitative study desain and a snowball sampling approach, we carried out in-depth interviews with six young adult gay men living in two main cities in Indonesia.\n\n\nRESULTS\nWe identified three major themes: (1) motivations to change sexual orientation, (2) strategies to change sexual orientation, and (3) internal and external factors related to sexual orientation change.\n\n\nCONCLUSIONS\nThis study recommends a comprehensive support from mental health services to help individuals address the sexual orientation matters.