Framing heterosexism in lesbian families: a preliminary examination of resilient coping

The goals of this study are to examine the kinds of difficulties children face vis-a-vis heterosexism, how families help their children cope with these difficulties, and how coping leads to children's resilience. The experiences of six daughters of lesbian parents, ranging in age from 7 to 16,...

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Published in:Journal of community & applied social psychology 2004-11, Vol.14 (6), p.411-435
Main Authors: Litovich, Marianna L., Langhout, Regina Day
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child Development
Child psychology
Childrearing Practices
Children
Children & youth
coping
Coping strategies
Couple and family
Daughters
Families & family life
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gays & lesbians
Heterosexism
Homosexual Parents
Homosexuality
Homosexuals
Households
lesbian
Lesbian parents
Lesbianism
Parent-child relations
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Qualitative research
Resilience
Sexism
Sexuality
Social psychology
Socialization
U.S.A
USA
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Summary:The goals of this study are to examine the kinds of difficulties children face vis-a-vis heterosexism, how families help their children cope with these difficulties, and how coping leads to children's resilience. The experiences of six daughters of lesbian parents, ranging in age from 7 to 16, were empirically investigated through semi-structured interviews with parents and children. Analysis included open and focused coding. Results suggest heterosexism is evident, but does not seem to negatively impact children's development. Themes include: how parents prepare their children to deal with heterosexism and how parents and children cope with incidents. Results elucidate the findings of previous studies, call for more qualitative research, and suggest future research directions. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1052-9284
1099-1298
DOI:10.1002/casp.780