Okay to state a pracitical application for research proposal in Sociology?

[fallingup77]

This may seem like a stupid question, but because of things I have read in the past, I just want to make sure I don't make a mistake in my SOP.

I am interested in the studying adolescent homosexuality within religious communities and am currently stating that I would like for my research to develop theory that might be used in the future by organizations seeking to help young homosexuals. Again, it seems that I have heard varying opinions about this but wanted to hear if anyone has any thoughts about this?

Thanks.