The Relationship Between Counselor Developmental Level and Homophobia: The Moderating Effect of Self-Reflection

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effect of self-reflection on the relationship between counselor developmental level and homophobia. Methods Through the association's website and online community of counselors, data were collected by conducting an online survey on the level of counseling development, self-reflection, and homosexuality fear for counselors who currently hold counseling-related certificates and work in the field. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis. Results The analysis revealed that the counselor developmental level had a positive correlation with self-reflection and a negative correlation with homophobia. There was also a statistically significant negative correlation between self-reflection and homophobia. Additionally, it was confirmed that self-reflection has a moderating effect on the relationship between counselor developmental level and homophobia. Conclusions Based on the confirmed relationships among counselor developmental level, self-reflection, and homophobia, the study discusses the necessary education and training for counselors to effectively conduct counseling on issues related to homosexuality.