Psychology
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and trans (LGBTQ) parents become parents in a variety of ways, including via reproductive technologies, through foster care and adoption, and in the context of different-gender relationships. This review addresses research developments over the past 5–6 years, revealing that LGBTQ people continue to face barriers in becoming parents, especially those who are trans, of color, and have limited financial means. Bisexual and trans parents are increasingly centered in research, and have unique experiences of parenthood related to navigating (in)visibility and stigma in various contexts. Recent work has documented the impacts of sociopolitical events (e.g., COVID-19, the Trump presidency) on LGBTQ parent families, particularly those with multiply marginalized statuses. Likewise, an increasingly intersectional lens has exposed how axes of privilege and oppression impact LGBTQ parents’ sense of belongingness in various contexts and social groups. Finally, recent work has continued to document the powerful role of context and family processes in the lives and adjustment of youth raised by LGBTQ parents. More research is needed on LGBTQ parents with marginalized identities that have been poorly represented in the literature, such as nonbinary parents and parents with disabilities. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
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Publication Title
Current Opinion in Psychology
Publication Date
2-2023
Volume
49
First Page
1
Last Page
6
ISSN
2352-250X
DOI
10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101517
Keywords
asexual, bisexual, Black Lives Matter, gay, intersectionality, lesbian, parenting, queer, race, social class, social context, transgender, Trump
Repository Citation
Goldberg, Abbie E., "LGBTQ-parent families: Diversity, intersectionality, and social context" (2023). Psychology. 4.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_psychology/4
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Copyright
Must link to publisher version with DOI:
10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101517
Published source must be acknowledged with citation:
Goldberg, A. E. (2023). LGBTQ-parent families: Diversity, intersectionality, and social context. Current Opinion in Psychology, 49, 101517.