Abstract

This study explores communication between parents and LGBTQ children as they jointly negotiate whether to disclose the child’s LGBTQ identity to members of their social networks, e.g., extended family. Data includes 11 parent and 11 LGBTQ adult child qualitative interviews. The adult children in this study reported ages from 19 to 43 years. Three pairs of discourses animated parent-LGBTQ child dyads communication regarding disclosure with their outside social networks: hopeful anticipation vs. fearful hesitation, cautious inclusion vs. selective privacy, and proactive advocacy vs. reserved support. This study highlights the role parents can play in the emotional well-being and positive identity development of their LGBTQ children.

摘要

这项研究探索了父母与LGBTQ孩子共同协商是否向其社交网络成员（例如大家庭）披露孩子的LGBTQ身份时进行的沟通。数据包括11位家长和11位LGBTQ成年孩子的定性访谈。在这项研究中，成年儿童的年龄为19至43岁。关于父母与LGBTQ儿童的三联话语使他们与外部社交网络之间的交流更加活跃：希望的期望与恐惧的犹豫，谨慎的包容与选择性的隐私，主动的倡导与保留的支持。这项研究强调了父母可以在其LGBTQ孩子的情绪健康和积极的身份发展中扮演的角色。