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LGBTQ-parent families: Diversity, intersectionality, and social context
1Clark University, Dept of Psychology, Worcester MA, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|December 11, 2022
Summary
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and trans (LGBTQ) parents face ongoing barriers to parenthood, particularly those who are transgender, people of color, or have limited finances. Research highlights unique challenges and the impact of social factors on LGBTQ families.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and trans (LGBTQ) individuals form families through diverse pathways.
- Existing research indicates persistent barriers to parenthood for LGBTQ people.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent research (5-6 years) on LGBTQ parenthood.
- To identify emerging trends and persistent challenges in LGBTQ family formation and experiences.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies published in the last 5-6 years.
- Analysis of research focusing on LGBTQ parents, including bisexual and transgender individuals.
Main Results:
- LGBTQ individuals, especially transgender, BIPOC, and low-income individuals, encounter significant barriers to parenthood.
- Research increasingly centers bisexual and transgender parents, exploring their experiences with visibility and stigma.
- Sociopolitical events and intersectional analyses reveal impacts on LGBTQ families and their sense of belonging.
- Family processes and context remain crucial for the adjustment of children raised by LGBTQ parents.
Conclusions:
- Despite progress, LGBTQ individuals still face systemic obstacles in becoming parents.
- Future research should prioritize underrepresented LGBTQ parent identities, such as nonbinary and disabled parents.
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