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“I Was Just Fed up of Not Being Myself”: Coming out Experiences of White British Divorced and Separated Gay Fathers Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-03-29 Victoria Clarke, Eóin Earley
Abstract Before the so-called “gayby boom” in the 1990s the most common pathway to parenthood for gay men was heterosexual marriage. Since the 1990s most research on gay parenting has focused on intentional gay fathers – those parenting after coming out as gay – and the experiences of post-heterosexual divorce gay fathers (PHGF) have largely been overlooked, even though they remain the largest group
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Experiences of Parent-Advocates of Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-03-23 Michèle M. Schlehofer, Lori Cortez-Regan, Domonique Bush
Abstract There is a need for more research on the experiences of affirming parents of pre-adolescent transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) children. This study explores how parents conceptualized advocacy roles. Eleven parents of TGNC children age 13 and under completed semi-structured phone interviews. Ten parents considered themselves advocates, with digital advocacy being the most common
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South African LGBTPQ Youth: The Perceptions and Realities of Coming out and Parental Reactions Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-03-10 Emmanuel Mayeza
Abstract The study engages with several lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual and queer (LGBTPQ) identifying youth in South Africa to explore their perceptions and realities regarding coming out to their parents and parental reactions. In-depth interviews were utilized to engage with the 17 participants, aged 19 to 32 years old, all of whom were students at the same university in South Africa
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Same-Sex Couples’ Division of Labor from a Cross-National Perspective Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-12-26 Maaike van der Vleuten, Eva Jaspers, Tanja van der Lippe
Abstract This study concerns how male and female same-sex couples across countries organize their paid and household labor. Using unique data compiled from multiple national surveys in 7 western countries (N = 723), we examined same-sex couples’ paid and household task allocation and evaluate descriptively how this is associated with countries’ gender egalitarianism. For paid labor, results indicate
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Overview of the 35-year U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study and Its 92% Retention Rate Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-01-27 Nanette Gartrell
Abstract The U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study was initiated in 1986 to follow a cohort from the first generation of planned lesbian-parent families in which the children were conceived through donor insemination. Since that time, 92% of the families in the original cohort are still involved in the study. During the most recent wave (6th) for which data gathering was completed in October
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A Descriptive Qualitative Analysis of Gay Men’s Recollection of Parental Similarities and Differences in Their Approaches to Talking about Sexual Orientation and Sexual Behaviors Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-01-11 Junior Lloyd Allen, Kimberly Y. Huggins-Hoyt, Jessica Nobile, Donté T. Boyd
Abstract This qualitative study examined gay men’s recalled conversations about sexual identity and sexual behaviors with both their mothers and fathers. Thirteen interviews with gay men, ages 19-30, were analyzed using the iterative inductive and deductive processes related to descriptive qualitative analysis. Results showed that parents initially assumed their sons were heterosexual, initially viewed
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Differences in Religious Experience between Men and Women in a Sexual Minority Sample of Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-01-11 William S. Bradshaw, Renee V. Galliher, John Dehlin
Abstract The data analyzed here were obtained from an online survey of 1612 LGBTQ members and former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormon). Quantitative and qualitative comparisons were made between the men and women in this sample with regard to religiosity (participation, belief, and current attitudes). Women exhibited a greater degree of alienation from the church
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The Parent Support Program: Development and Acceptability of an Online Intervention Aimed at Increasing Supportive Behaviors Among Parents of Trans Youth Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2021-01-08 Em Matsuno, Tania Israel
Abstract Parental support plays a vital role in protecting trans youth from mental health risks including depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide. This study examined the acceptability of the Parent Support Program, an online intervention aimed at increasing transgender affirming behaviors. The Parent Support Program includes three modules with psychoeducational text, affirming images, educational
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Working with Transgender Young People and their Families: A Critical Developmental Approach. Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-10-30 Julia K. Moore
(2020). Working with Transgender Young People and their Families: A Critical Developmental Approach.. Journal of GLBT Family Studies. Ahead of Print.
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Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Parents: Examining the Antecedents of Parenting Ability Evaluation Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-10-23 Silvia Di Battista, Daniele Paolini, Monica Pivetti
Abstract Hostility toward same-sex parenting is widespread. Literature supports one persistent argument against same-sex parenting which focusses on the concern for children’s wellbeing, whereas lesbian and gay parents’ ability is sometimes evaluated positively. In particular, the belief that children need both a father and a mother impacts the evaluation that same-sex parents are unfit to raise well-adjusted
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Learning from African American Lesbian Mothers about Conducting Research Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Brie Radis, Roberta G. Sands
Abstract The aim of this article is to convey lessons learned from a recent research study on Black lesbian, parented, partnered mothers and their families’ experiences, lessons that challenge the cisheteronormative methodology for family studies and conducting research. Methodological barriers, including the researcher’s white identity, language usage, and the political context, are used as examples
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Same-Sex Attraction Disclosure and Sexual Communication Topics within Families Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-10-05 Linda Charmaraman, Jennifer M. Grossman, Amanda M. Richer
Abstract Few studies compare family communication about sex and relationships for sexual minority youth versus hetero-sexual teenagers. Further, existing studies often focus on mothers, overlooking fathers and extended family. Our survey of 952 adolescents aged 14-21 included 115 adolescents disclosing non-heterosexual attraction. Mothers offered more sexual protection methods messages to their non-SM
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Parenting Styles of Gay Fathers Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-08-21 Christine D. Neresheimer, Moritz M. Daum
Abstract Little is known about the parenting style of male couples who become fathers via surrogacy, adoption or fostering. In a European study, 35 gay fathers and 33 heterosexual fathers answered questionnaires with respect to their parenting style with their first-born child, temperament characteristics of that child, and their own personality. The results indicate that gay fathers show higher levels
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Longitudinal Gender Presentation and Associated Outcomes Among Adopted Children with Lesbian, Gay, and Heterosexual Parents Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-08-18 Samuel T. Bruun, Rachel H. Farr
Abstract Appearing culturally “gender-normative” represents one of the ways that gender identity is salient to others. In the context of continued controversy surrounding children’s gender role development in sexual minority parent families, the current study examined gender presentation (i.e., appearing gender-conforming or nonconforming) among adopted children and their lesbian, gay, and heterosexual
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Historical, Doctrinal, and Empirical Insights into Latter-day Saint Sexual Minorities’ Psychological and Interpersonal Functioning Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-08-11 James S. McGraw, Jessica Chinn, Annette Mahoney
Abstract There is a growing need for culturally specific information regarding the intersections of religion, spirituality, and various sexual orientations/attractions. In this article, we attempt to provide clinicians, scholars, advocacy groups, and religious organizations with salient information regarding the psychological and interpersonal functioning of current and former members of the Church
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“Life Is Getting Better”: Understanding Stabilizing Factors in Conservative Christian Families Post-Coming Out Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-08-08 René D. Drumm, David A. Sedlacek, Curtis J. VanderWaal, Shannon M. Trecartin, Nancy J. Carbonell
Abstract This article explores the perceptions of Millennial-age LBGTQ + individuals raised in conservative Christian families (Seventh-day Adventist) about their coming out experiences with family members. The analysis examines six strategies that participants identified as helping regain family equilibrium post-coming out. These strategies included: parent’s expression of unconditional love, passing
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“It’s Just Constantly Having to Make a Ton of Decisions That Other People Take for Granted”: Pregnancy and Parenting Desires for Queer Cisgender Women and Non-binary Individuals Assigned Female at Birth Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-06-16 Emma Carpenter, Rachel Niesen
Abstract As more queer cisgender women and gender-expansive individuals become parents, research must consider current barriers to family formation. This study used a modified grounded theory approach to conduct 22 semi-structured interviews aimed at understanding the role of queer identity in pregnancy desires and decisions among individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB) who identify as queer. Numerous
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Sexual identity management of GLB emerging adults in social support contexts Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-04-09 Christine Gabrielle D. Gacusan, Daniella Megan S. Uy, Denise Anne B. Yu, Ma Regina M. Hechanova
Abstract This study examined the sexual identity management strategies employed by GLB emerging adults when interacting with their parents, siblings, and close peers. For each context, perceived acceptance of sexual orientation and relationship closeness were examined as predictors of being explicitly out. Being explicitly out was also examined as a predictor of psychological well-being. Data were
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“My meemaw is a Cool Ass Person”: Family Members as Role Models of Resilience for Sexual and Gender Diverse People of Color Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Amy L. Stone, Elizabeth A. Nimmons, Robert Salcido, Phillip Schnarrs
Abstract The families of people of Color and indigenous people (POCI) are often analyzed as hostile institutions for sexual and gender diverse (SGD) adults. Using 58 interviews with SGD POCI from the Strengthening Colors of Pride 2018 Interview Study, we argue that Black and Latinx SGD adults gain resilience from family role models, mostly resilient mothers and othermothers. These resilient family
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Ulwaluko: ‘Rights’ of Passage of Gay Men in South Africa Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Bridgetti Mashabane, Neil Henderson
Abstract Ulwaluko is a traditional heterosexual Xhosa male circumcision rite of passage to manhood practiced in South Africa. This tradition plays a significant role in defining and constructing masculine identity. Despite South Africa having progressive legislation on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, gay men are discouraged from participating in Ulwaluko. Recent studies suggest that
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Redefining Collectivism: Family and Community among Sexual and Gender Diverse People of Color and Indigenous People: Introduction to the Special Issue Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Roberto L. Abreu, Kirsten A. Gonzalez
Is with great enthusiasm that we introduce to you our special issue on family and community among sexual and gender diverse (SGD) People of Color and Indigenous People (POCI). We believe that this special issue meaningfully increases knowledge and awareness of the relationship between SGD POCI individuals and their families and communities. Throughout the special issue, the editors and authors aimed
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Intersectional Microaggressions and Social Support for LGBTQ Persons of Color: A Systematic Review of the Canadian-Based Empirical Literature Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-02-24 Bidushy Sadika, Emily Wiebe, Melanie A. Morrison, Todd G. Morrison
Abstract Researchers have documented that LGBTQ persons of Color in the United States of America experience intersectional microaggressions and social support from their family and community members. Given the manifestation of heteronormativity (i.e., normalizing heterosexuality and gender binary system) and homonormativity (i.e., constructing LGBTQ identities as “White”) in North America, researchers
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The Role of the Family for Sexual Minority Latinx Individuals: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Clinical Practice Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-02-24 Amy Przeworski, Alexandra Piedra
Abstract Families of sexual minority individuals may serve a supportive role, however, they may also serve as another source of discrimination and rejection. Cultural beliefs may influence family members’ responses to sexual minorities. However, aspects of Latinx culture may be associated with family support of Latinx sexual minorities. We conducted a systematic review to examine the role that cultural
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We Are Family: Chosen and Created Families as a Protective Factor Against Racialized Trauma and Anti-LGBTQ Oppression Among African American Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-02-10 Jamal Hailey, Whitney Burton, Joyell Arscott
Abstract Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth are at an increased risk for social isolation and family rejection. This is particularly true in African American communities where there is an increased lack of social support and acceptance for LGBTQ youth from their biological families, communities, churches, schools and healthcare systems. To counteract the social isolation and
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Relationship Satisfaction, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being in a Sample of Italian Lesbian and Gay Individuals Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-02-10 Jessica Lampis, Silvia De Simone, Christopher K. Belous
Abstract This study attempted to measure relationship satisfaction, social support, and psychological well-being in a sample of 235 Italian lesbian and gay individuals (46.8% were female, and 53.2% were male, age M = 32) with an average age of 32 years. We administered a research protocol composed of the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction Scale (Belous & Wampler, 2016 Belous, C. K., & Wampler
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Religiousness, Support, Distal Stressors, and Psychological Distress among Black Sexual Minority College Students Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-02-05 G. Tyler Lefevor, Abigail C. P. Smack, Sulaimon Giwa
Abstract Guided by intersectionality theory, we examined the prevalence and influence of various types of stressors and support on the mental health of Black sexual minorities, paying special attention to the role of families. We used a United States national sample of 1,123 Black sexual minority college students drawn from the Collegiate Center for Mental Health 2013-2014 data set. Participants reported
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Complicating Traditional Understandings of Familismo: Precariousness in the Lives of Queer Latino Men in College Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-01-25 Oscar E. Patrón
Abstract The cultural value of familismo is regarded as one of the main sources of support and reliance among Latina/o families. However, such familial dynamics can be challenged when involving sexual identities that do not align with familial values or traditional cultural expectations in Latina/o families, such as queerness. Thus, the author proposes the concept of precarious familismo to capture
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A Systematic Review of Standardized Assessments of Couple and Family Constructs in GLBT Populations Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2020-01-10 Christina Hamme Peterson, N. Andrew Peterson, Yi-Ju Cheng, Lauren M. Dalley, Kelsey M. Flowers
Abstract The purpose of this study is to aid practitioners and researchers in identifying standardized couple and family measures appropriate for use with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans (GLBT) populations. We conducted a systematic review of the literature and identified and evaluated 32 assessments in seven categories: abuse and conflict, couple’s relationship, sex, experiences of affiliates of
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LGB + Moms and Dads: “My Primary Identity… is Being a Parent” Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-11-21 Brad Forenza, Brian Leigh Dashew, Carrie Bergeson
Abstract Decades of empirical research has demonstrated that same-sex parenting can produce outcomes that are, at least, comparable to hetero-normative parenting. Less research, however, has examined the common, process-oriented experiences of same-sex adoptive parents. To this end, the current study utilized qualitative interviewing techniques, with nine participants, to discern: (1) the ways in which
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Stories of Sameness and Difference: The Views and Experiences of Children and Adolescents with a trans* Parent Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-11-21 S. Zadeh, S. Imrie, S. Golombok
Abstract Scholarly attention has recently been given to the ways in which gender and parenting identities intersect, yet little is known about how children and adolescents with a trans* parent experience family life and relationships. This article reports data from a qualitative study in the UK based on interviews with 29 children and adolescents aged 5–18, all of whom have at least one parent who
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Negotiating Kinship: On Disassembling Same-Sex Families with Children Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-11-19 Daphna Birenbaum Carmeli
Abstract Same-sex families are distinct: at least one parent is not genetically related to each child and external state regulation of coupling and separation processes is scarce. The disassembling of such families therefore offers a singular setting to explore nontraditional perceptions and enactments of family and kinship. Tracing separation processes and custody agreements of same-sex couples with
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Queering Family Dialogue through Entertainment Education: Narratives from Minority Sexual Identity Youth Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-11-19 Anthony Brown
Abstract This article examines how minority sexual identity plots in prime-time South African soap operas queered the family talk. It further explores how young people with (un)disclosed minority sexual identities navigate within these discursive or affirming dialogs that follow. Nine (9) participants (3 lesbian and 6 gay students) shared their narratives through one-to-one interviews on family dialogs
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Integrating Intra-Individual and Dyadic Factors in Examining Health Among Gay and Bisexual Men: A Narrative Review of Recent Literature Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-11-19 Gabriel Robles, Stephen C. Bosco, Trey V. Dellucci, Tyrel J. Starks
Abstract Gay and bisexual men (GBM) experience disproportionate rates of mental health and other negative health outcomes. For GBM in relationships, contextualizing the myriad of negative outcomes as a dyadic process may provide insight into the mechanisms through which these adverse outcomes develop. The objective of this review is to examine the current state of the relationship science literature
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Parental reactions to British South Asian young men who identify as gay Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-11-04 Rusi Jaspal
Abstract British South Asian gay men may face significant psychological distress as a result of parental rejection due to their sexual orientation. This study is the first in the UK to examine parental reactions to British South Asian young men who come out as gay. Twelve British South Asian parents participated in “conversational enquiries,” a series of unstructured interviews, which explored their
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“Latinos Have a Stronger Attachment to the Family”: Latinx Fathers’ Acceptance of Their Sexual Minority Children Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-10-11 Roberto L. Abreu, Kirsten A. Gonzalez, Cristalís Capielo Rosario, Lex Pulice-Farrow, Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez
Abstract Parental acceptance is critical to the well-being of sexual minority youth, yet little research has been conducted with fathers, or with Latinx parents of sexual minorities. Understanding Latinx fathers’ cultural context and how it operates to facilitate or challenge acceptance of their sexual minority child could contribute new knowledge regarding Latinx culture, Latinx families, and intersectionality
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Pathways to Successful Queer Stepfamily Formation Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-10-08 Carrie Bergeson, Autumn Bermea, Jacqueline Bible, Kristin Matera, Brad van Eeden-Moorefield, Mike Jushak
Abstract Queer stepfamilies occupy multiple marginalized statuses (e.g., queer, step). Accordingly, it is logical to expect these stepfamilies might be particularly vulnerable to adjustment difficulties, and scant literature demonstrates some of these. Other literature suggests some queer stepfamilies might be particularly flexible, adept, and less rooted in heteronormative ideals (e.g., expecting
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Parental reactions to transgender and gender diverse children: A literature review Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-10-08 Roberto L. Abreu, Dani E. Rosenkrantz, Jonathan T. Ryser-Oatman, Sharon S. Rostosky, Ellen D. B. Riggle
Abstract Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face stigmatization from family members and peers, placing this group at high risk of adverse outcomes including suicidality, substance abuse, and compromised mental health. This article uses a literature review approach to explore the common experiences of parents of TGD individuals as they navigate their relationship with their TGD children
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Fatherhood Desires and Being Bothered by Future Childlessness among U.S. Gay, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Men—United States, 2002–2015 Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-08-23 William L. Jeffries, William Marsiglio, Ozcan Tunalilar, Dana Berkowitz
Abstract Recent legal and social changes in marriage equality, parenting among same-sex couples, and fatherhood discourses may prompt more US gay and bisexual men to desire fatherhood. However, scholars know little about fatherhood desires among these men. Therefore, we investigated temporal changes in fatherhood desires and perceptions of being bothered by future childlessness among US gay, bisexual
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Transformative power of same-sex marriage and non-heterosexual reproductivity. How parents of GLB offspring adjust to their marriage and children Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-08-21 Tanja Vuckovic Juros
Abstract One of the most notable gaps in the growing field examining parents' adjustments to their offspring's nonheterosexuality concerns parents' responses to same-sex marriage and (grand)children from nonheterosexual relationships. Informed both by the life stories of gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) migrants who are married or raising children with a same-sex partner in Belgium and the Netherlands
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School Cultures and Trans and Gender-diverse Children: Parents' Perspectives Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-08-10 Zowie Davy, Sebastian Cordoba
Abstract In the United Kingdom, trans and gender-diverse children are increasingly visible within the school system. We examined data obtained from 23 parents who are supportive of their trans and gender-diverse children. We draw on the insights of Freire (2000), who suggested that critical education in its widest sense is a basic element of progressive social change. Parents face interpersonal and
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Identity Affirmation and Mental Health among Sexual Minorities: A Raised-Mormon Sample Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-07-25 James G. Bridges, G. Tyler Lefevor, Ronald L. Schow, Christopher H. Rosik
Abstract How can someone successfully integrate a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity and a Mormon identity? Using a sample of 530 LGB-identified individuals raised in the Later-Day Saints (LDS) church, this study asks how factors of empowerment are associated with sexual identity affirmation and mental health outcomes. We found that sexual identity support, connection needs support, LGBT community
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Grandmothers raising their transgender grandchildren: An exploratory study Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-07-09 Katherine A. Kuvalanka, W. Sean Newsome, Bethany L. Letiecq, Jenna Neff, Kendall Neubeiser, Julia Snodgrass, Gianna Valentic
Abstract This exploratory study builds upon previous research relating to grandparents of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth by investigating the experiences of 2 affirming grandmothers raising their transgender granddaughters (age 6 years at T1). Participants reported experiences similar to those reported by affirming parents of TGD children, such as facing resistance from their communities
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Attachment Identity as a Predictor of Relationship Functioning Among Heterosexual and Sexual-minority Women Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-07-05 Amy L. Wright
Abstract Limited research examines the impact of attachment on variables reflecting relationship functioning (i.e., relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and relationship commitment), especially among sexual-minority women (SMW). Given that such research utilizes a heterocentric lens, it is difficult to discern whether prior findings would also extend to SMW. Additional research is, therefore
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Studying the longest ‘legal’ U.S. same-sex couples: A case of lessons learned Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-06-27 Esther D. Rothblum, Kimberly F. Balsam, Ellen D. B. Riggle, Sharon S. Rostosky, Robert E. Wickham
Abstract We review methodological opportunities and lessons learned in conducting a longitudinal, prospective study of same-sex couples with civil unions, recruited from a population-based sample, who were compared with same-sex couples in their friendship circle who did not have civil unions, and heterosexual married siblings and their spouse. At Time 1 (2002), Vermont was the only US state to provide
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A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Gender Affirmative Education Program for Families of Trans Young People Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-05-22 Danika Sharek, Edward McCann, Sylvia Huntley-Moore
Abstract Research evidence suggests that education can play an important role in a family’s acceptance and support of a trans(gender) young person. However, there is a lack of robust evidence around the impact of education programs for these families. This article reports the findings of a mixed-methods evaluation of an online education program developed for families of trans young people. Surveys
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Family and community support among sexual minorities of color: the role of sexual minority identity prominence and outness on psychological well-being Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-04-30 Shane A. Kavanaugh, Ashley B. Taylor, Greta L. Stuhlsatz, Tricia K. Neppl, Brenda J. Lohman
Abstract Recent scholars have highlighted the relative lack of research on sexual and gender minorities, and indicate that even less is known about sexual and gender minorities of color. Utilizing the resiliency and intersectionality perspectives of minority stress, this study seeks to address this gap by examining the effects of community and individual resilience on psychological well-being among
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Straight, LGB, Married, Living in Sin, Children Out of Wedlock: A Comparison of Attitudes Towards ‘Different’ Family Structures Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-04-29 Stephanie N. Webb, Phillip S. Kavanagh, Jill M. Chonody
Abstract Australia is one of the last Western countries to legalize marriage between same-sex couples. Research suggests that the delay in marriage equality may be a consequence of societies’ conceptual connection between marriage and family being an ultimately heterosexual experience. The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes toward same-sex parenting within the marriage equality debate.
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Queer Polyfamily Performativity: Family Practices and Adaptive Strategies Among LGBTQ + Polyamorists Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-04-22 Emily Pain
Abstract This research explores LGBTQ+ (queer) polyamorous family practices. This work is critical for family studies, as queer polyamorous families challenge heteronormativity, resist assimilationism, and broaden cultural understandings of family. This article presents findings from a larger qualitative study on queer polyamory that involved in-depth interviews with 55 queer adults of diverse identities
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The Lived Experiences of GLB College Students Who Feel Supported by their Parents Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-04-11 Eric W. Price, Elizabeth A. Prosek
Abstract Gay and lesbian individuals often wait until moving away to college before they come out to their parents. Individuals who are rejected by their parents often report mental health concerns, whereas individuals who perceive sexuality-related support from their parents report higher self-esteem and improved well-being. However, researchers have conducted limited work in exploring the nature
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Intimate partner psychological violence among GLBTQ college students: The role of harsh parenting, interparental conflict, and microaggressions Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-04-08 Ashley B. Taylor, Tricia K. Neppl
Abstract This study provides critical contributions to the study of gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender, queer (GLBTQ) college students by examining the role of family and microaggressions on psychological intimate partner violence. Specifically, the role of interparental conflict, harsh parenting, and microaggressions on psychological perpetration and victimization are assessed. This study includes
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Minority stress in an improved social environment: Lesbian mothers and the burden of proof Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-04-05 Alona Peleg, Tova Hartman
Abstract Minority stress describes the particular stress to which sexual and gender minorities are exposed, due to homophobia and heterosexism. The current study explores whether or not lesbian mothers still experience minority stress in a relatively accepting and inclusive community. Forty women living in planned lesbian families in Tel Aviv were interviewed. An analysis of their narratives indicates
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Same-sex parents’ experiences of schools in England Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-03-11 Isabella McDonald, Gavin Morgan
Abstract The experiences of same-sex parents in schools and other social institutions is an internationally under-researched area. This study uses interview data to examine the experiences of 17 same-sex parents in England in respect of school selection, disclosure of family set-up, parental engagement in school life, and perceptions of inclusivity. It gives an account of same-sex parents’ high engagement
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The division of household labor by lesbian families residing in the northeast of England Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Patrick Mthombeni, Mark E. Casey
Abstract The focus of this article is to explore the household division of labor and childcare patterns in lesbian households and how this is influenced by economics, social class, and family background. In doing this, data is drawn from 10 sets of qualitative interviews with lesbian families located in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in the northeast of England. The research findings presented in
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A Marital First Responders Workshop for Confidants to Queer Relationships: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Kyle Zrenchik, William J. Doherty
Abstract This study is the first to examine confiding about problems in marital and long-term committed relationships among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Areas explored included the prevalence of confiding relationships, the kinds of problems brought to confidant, and degree of stress confidants experience in this role. Prevalence data were presented both for a national
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The Role of Family, Friend, and Significant Other Support in Well-Being Among Transgender and Non-Binary Youth Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-02-18 Lance S. Weinhardt, Hui Xie, Linda M. Wesp, Jennifer R. Murray, Immaculate Apchemengich, David Kioko, Caleb B. Weinhardt, Loree Cook-Daniels
Abstract Transgender youth have been found to experience mental health disparities, experiencing greater rates of depression and anxiety than their cisgender counterparts. This mixed-methods study examined social support and how it is related to well-being and resilience among transgender youth. A sample of 154 transgender and gender nonbinary youth (13 to 21 years) completed a survey at a Pride event
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What would you know about it? Managing ingroup vs. outgroup perceived support of same-sex vs. mixed-sex romantic relationships Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-02-08 Karen L. Blair, Diane Holmberg
Abstract Social support for relationships is an important predictor of relationship well-being, duration, and mental and physical health. But does the source of the support matter? This article examines whether there is potential moderation by the ingroup versus outgroup status of the person offering the support. Specifically, in a sample of 407 individuals in mixed-sex versus same-sex relationships
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Hispanic Parental Experiences of Learning a Child Identifies as a Sexual Minority Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-01-26 Karina A. Gattamorta, John Salerno, Narciso Quidley-Rodriguez
Abstract Sexual minority youth (SMY) who do not feel loved and supported by their families face greater challenges and often experience various health disparities. The coming out process is often difficult for all SMY and their families. Although there is limited research on the impact of sexual orientation disclosure on families, there is even less that focuses exclusively on Hispanic families. This
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Reshaping boundaries: Family politics and GLBTQ resistance in urban Vietnam Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-01-21 Paul Horton, Helle Rydstrom
Abstract Although Vietnamese society is currently undergoing significant changes with regards to the rights and perceptions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GLBTQ) people, dominant socio-cultural norms related to gender, sexuality, and the importance of the patrilineal family regime continue to cast a shadow over the lives of GLBTQ in contemporary Vietnam. Based on ethnographic fieldwork
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Macrostructural Conditions of Early Versus Late Institutional Inclusion of Same-Sex Couples in the Family: An International Comparison Journal of GLBT Family Studies Pub Date : 2019-01-19 Olga Ganjour, Eric D. Widmer
Abstract Same-sex registered partnership, marriage, and adoption open up the family as an institution to same-sex couples and, therefore, constitute a pathway to a broader definition of what is family. In the last 2 decades, a majority of Western countries have experienced an unprecedented institutional trend toward the provision of new rights to same-sex couples in the family. This swift process of