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Homosexual parents

P Cameron1, K Cameron

  • 1Family Research Institute, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80962, USA.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Parental homosexuality may influence children's sexual orientation and experiences. Children of homosexual parents reported higher rates of non-heterosexual orientation and early homosexual experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Human Sexuality

Background:

  • Understanding the impact of parental sexual orientation on child development is crucial.
  • Previous research has limited data on the experiences of children raised by homosexual parents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether parental homosexuality is associated with the sexual orientation and experiences of their adult children.
  • To explore the prevalence of parental homosexuality and its relation to family structures.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 5,182 adults in six U.S. cities to identify individuals with a homosexual parent.
  • Analysis of obituaries from a homosexual newspaper to determine parental status among deceased homosexual individuals.

Main Results:

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  • Of 17 adults with a homosexual parent, 5 reported sexual relations with their parents.
  • 47% of adults with a homosexual parent reported a less than exclusively heterosexual orientation.
  • A significant fraction reported gender dissatisfaction and early homosexual experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Parental homosexuality may be linked to specific sexual orientation outcomes and experiences in offspring.
  • Estimates suggest a small percentage of parents are homosexual or bisexual, with varying rates of parenthood among gay men and lesbians.