Psychology
Social support and psychological well-being in lesbian and heterosexual preadoptive couples
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This study examines predictors of social support and mental health among 36 lesbian and 39 heterosexual couples who were waiting to adopt. Lesbian preadoptive partners perceived less support from family than heterosexual partners but similar levels of support from friends. Lesbian and heterosexual partners reported similar levels of well-being. Aspects of the adoption process were associated with anxiety, whereas couples' conception history was associated with depression. Adoption practitioners should acknowledge these distinct pathways in prevention efforts. © 2008 by the National Council on Family Relations.
Publication Title
Family Relations
Publication Date
7-1-2008
Volume
57
Issue
3
First Page
281
Last Page
294
ISSN
0197-6664
DOI
10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00500.x
Keywords
adoption, anxiety, depression, infertility, lesbian, social support
Repository Citation
Goldberg, Abbie E. and Smith, Julianna Z., "Social support and psychological well-being in lesbian and heterosexual preadoptive couples" (2008). Psychology. 427.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_psychology/427