The process of identity development as the parent of a lesbian or gay male

Mary Jane Phillips; Julie R. Ancis

doi:10.1080/15538600802125605

The process of identity development as the parent of a lesbian or gay male

Mary Jane Phillips, Julie R. Ancis

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Abstract

Research has explored some aspects of parental adjustment when learning that a child is lesbian or gay, most often focusing on initial reactions. The small body of literature examining changes over time in parents' attitudes has provided clues about factors that facilitate adjustment to the news that an offspring is lesbian or gay. In this study, the grounded theory method guided development of a model of the processes that parents experience when they learn that their son or daughter is gay or lesbian.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	126-158
Number of pages	33
Journal	Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling
Volume	2
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15538600802125605
State	Published - Jun 13 2008
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Gender Studies
Clinical Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

Keywords

Coming out
Gay men
Lesbians
Parent
Sexual orientation

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The process of identity development as the parent of a lesbian or gay male

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