What About the Sexual Orientation of the Offspring of Lesbian and Gay Parents? A Multidimensional, Time and Gender-Based Answer
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3658836 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mar González (0000-0001-7522-7005, Universidad de Sevilla, corresponding author), Francisca López‐gaviño (0000-0003-4586-8148, Universidad de Sevilla) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pages | 3051-3074 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2022.2086750 |
| PMID | 35759618 |
| OpenAlex | W4283573882 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 53 |
This study examined the sexual orientation of 30 young adult children of lesbian and gay parents, analyzing three dimensions (sexual behavior, sexual attraction and sexual self-identification), their evolution over time and the possible influence of gender (19 women and 11 men). Sexual orientation was measured using KSOG. The results revealed that most participants defined themselves as heterosexual only, although percentages varied between 87% for sexual behavior to 67% for sexual attraction and 60% for sexual self-identification. Gender differences were found for sexual attraction and self-identification, with men having a polarized profile (responses at both ends of the scale) and women reporting a less exclusive and more fluid sexuality. These findings are discussed in light of the complex nature of sexual orientation, the freedom of these young adults for defining their sexual orientation, and the role played by gender and family experiences
Attraction · Developmental psychology · Heterosexuality · Homosexuality · Human sexuality · Identification (biology · Lesbian · Orientation (vector space · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |