The Positive Aspects of Being the Parent of an LGBTQ Child
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23347367 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kirsten A Gonzalez (0000-0002-5499-6152, Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology 236 Dickey Hall, University of Kentucky Lexington KY), Sharon S Rostosky (0000-0001-9211-6577, Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology 245 Dickey Hall, University of Kentucky Lexington KY, corresponding author), Robert D Odom (Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology 236 Dickey Hall, University of Kentucky Lexington KY), Ellen D B Riggle (0000-0002-7356-5251, Department of Political Science and Gender and Women's Studies Program University of Kentucky Lexington KY) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 325-337 |
| Publication date | 2013-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Family Process (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0014-7370 • E-ISSN: 1545-5300 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/famp.12009 |
| PMID | 23763690 |
| OpenAlex | W2065549089 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 50 |
| References cited | 20 |
Parenting an LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer) identified child presents unique opportunities for growth and development. This study focused on self‐reported perceptions of the positive aspects of being the parent of an LGBTQ child. Participants (N = 142) were mothers (83.8%) and fathers (16.2%) of LGBTQ identified individuals who responded to an open‐ended online survey. Thematic analysis revealed five primary themes: Personal Growth (open mindedness, new perspectives, awareness of discrimination, and compassion), Positive Emotions (pride and unconditional love), Activism, Social Connection, and Closer Relationships (closer to child and family closeness). The practice implications of these findings for supporting parents in envisioning positive relationship outcomes for themselves and their children are highlighted in the discussion.
Closeness · Developmental psychology · Lesbian · Pride · Qualitative research · Queer · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Transgender · Child Welfare and Adoption · Family Support in Illness · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 50 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4,17 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 50 |