Lesbian and gay parents and their children : research on the family life cycle /
Goldberg, Abbie E.
Lesbian and gay parents and their children : research on the family life cycle / Abbie E. Goldberg. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2010. - v, 233 p. ; 26 cm. - Contemporary perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual psychology. .
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: lesbian and gay parents and their children : research and contemporary issues -- Partners but not parents : intimate relationships of lesbians and gay men -- From partners to parents : the transition to parenthood for lesbians and gay men -- Lesbians and gay men as parents -- Children of lesbian and gay parents : adjustment and experiences -- Young adults and adults with lesbian and gay parents speak out -- Conclusions and future directions.
"The past several decades have seen increasing controversies over lesbian and gay parenthood. More same-sex couples than ever are becoming parents, building their families while others debate their legal rights pertaining to marriage and parenthood. Against this sociopolitical backdrop, how do same-sex couples transition to parenthood, and what are their experiences as parents? Furthermore, what are the experiences of their children? Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children: Research on the Family Life Cycle provides a comprehensive overview of the research on same-sex parenthood, exploring ways in which lesbian and gay parents resist, accommodate, and transform fundamental notions of gender, parenting, and family. The book takes a family life cycle approach, beginning with research on how same-sex couples meet and build healthy relationships, then describing how and why same-sex couples decide to have children and how they grapple with the changing roles each partner must adopt. Their experiences raising children through young adulthood are explored, including the challenges of interacting with their children's schools and teachers. In the end, the book considers the perspectives of the children themselvesŲ§as young adults and adults speak out about their experiences having lesbian or gay parents. Integrating both qualitative and quantitative research, this book incorporates a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, sexuality/gender studies, and human development. It also highlights understudied aspects of same-sex parenting, such as termination of couple relationships. With practical recommendations in every chapter, this book is an indispensable resource for those who research lesbian and gay mental health and family issues, as well as those who provide services to lesbian and gay parents and parents-to-be"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).
Electronic reproduction.
Washington, D.C.
American Psychological Association
2010
Available via World Wide Web
Access limited by licensing agreement
9781433805363 9781433805363 (print ed.) 1433805367 (print ed.)
2009011724
Lesbian mothers.
Gay parents.
Family psychology
Social counselling & advice services
Mental health services
/ .G65 2010
306.87408664
Lesbian and gay parents and their children : research on the family life cycle / Abbie E. Goldberg. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2010. - v, 233 p. ; 26 cm. - Contemporary perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual psychology. .
APA ebook IT Carlow ebook
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: lesbian and gay parents and their children : research and contemporary issues -- Partners but not parents : intimate relationships of lesbians and gay men -- From partners to parents : the transition to parenthood for lesbians and gay men -- Lesbians and gay men as parents -- Children of lesbian and gay parents : adjustment and experiences -- Young adults and adults with lesbian and gay parents speak out -- Conclusions and future directions.
"The past several decades have seen increasing controversies over lesbian and gay parenthood. More same-sex couples than ever are becoming parents, building their families while others debate their legal rights pertaining to marriage and parenthood. Against this sociopolitical backdrop, how do same-sex couples transition to parenthood, and what are their experiences as parents? Furthermore, what are the experiences of their children? Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children: Research on the Family Life Cycle provides a comprehensive overview of the research on same-sex parenthood, exploring ways in which lesbian and gay parents resist, accommodate, and transform fundamental notions of gender, parenting, and family. The book takes a family life cycle approach, beginning with research on how same-sex couples meet and build healthy relationships, then describing how and why same-sex couples decide to have children and how they grapple with the changing roles each partner must adopt. Their experiences raising children through young adulthood are explored, including the challenges of interacting with their children's schools and teachers. In the end, the book considers the perspectives of the children themselvesŲ§as young adults and adults speak out about their experiences having lesbian or gay parents. Integrating both qualitative and quantitative research, this book incorporates a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, sexuality/gender studies, and human development. It also highlights understudied aspects of same-sex parenting, such as termination of couple relationships. With practical recommendations in every chapter, this book is an indispensable resource for those who research lesbian and gay mental health and family issues, as well as those who provide services to lesbian and gay parents and parents-to-be"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).
Electronic reproduction.
Washington, D.C.
American Psychological Association
2010
Available via World Wide Web
Access limited by licensing agreement
9781433805363 9781433805363 (print ed.) 1433805367 (print ed.)
2009011724
Lesbian mothers.
Gay parents.
Family psychology
Social counselling & advice services
Mental health services
/ .G65 2010
306.87408664