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Andrew Mattison (ca 1978)

Andrew Michael Mattison (August 5, 1948 – December 29, 2005) was a medical psychologist and researcher. He performed influential research in both clinical and social aspects of sexology, as well as drug use.[1] He spent the majority of his career as a professor, practicing psychotherapist, and research scientist at the University of California, San Diego.

Early life

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Mattison was born in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Xaverian High School in 1966 and got his Bachelor's Degree in English Literature at Fairfield University. He graduated with a Master's in social work, from the Stony Brook University in New York.[2] He received his Ph.D. from United States International University[1] (now Alliant International University) in 1975, with the dissertation Onset of Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Males. His best-known book was The Male Couple: How Relationships Develop, coauthored with his partner David McWhirter (March 29, 1932 - July 28, 2006).[1] The book argued that gay male relationships have particular tendencies distinct from other categories of sexual relationships, an innovative thesis that encouraged the growth of a new field, homosexuality studies. However, the book was also used by anti-gay marriage activists in legal arguments, because it does not use heterosexuality as a model for understanding homosexuality.

Career

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Mattison later began studying the use of party drugs by gay men, a controversial subject, which eventually led to a more thorough investigation of drug use in general.[1] In 2000 he cofounded the University of California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, of which he was co-director until his death.[3]

He died of stomach cancer at the age of 57.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Coleman, Eli; Ross, Michael W. (August 2006). "Andrew Michael Mattison, M.S.W., Ph.D.". Journal of Sex Research. 43 (3): 207. doi:10.1080/00224490609552318. S2CID 143672920.
  2. ^ Coleman, Eli; Ross, Michael W. (August 2006). "In memorium: Andrew Michael Mattison, M.S.W., Ph.D.". Journal of Sex Research. 43 (3): 207. doi:10.1080/00224490609552318. ISSN 0022-4499. S2CID 143672920.
  3. ^ Williams, Jack (15 January 2006). "Andrew Mattison; researcher, expert on gay relationships". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2015-04-06.
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