Citation
Patterson, C.J. (2006). Children of lesbian and gay parents.
Current Directions in Psychological Science. vol. 15 (5) pp. 241-244
Abstract
ABSTRACT—Does parental sexual orientation affect child development, and if so, how? Studies using convenience samples, studies using samples drawn from known populations, and studies based on samples that are representative of larger populations all converge on similar conclusions. More than two decades ofresearch has failed to reveal important differences in the adjustment or development of children or adolescents reared by same-sex couples compared to those reared by other-sex couples. Results ofthe research suggest that qualities offamily relationships are more tightly linked with child outcomes than is parental sexual orientation
URL
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2006.00444.xKeyword(s)
sexual orientation
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Current Directions in Psychological Science
Author(s)
Patterson, C.J.
Year Published
2006
Volume Number
15
Issue Number
5
Pages
241-244
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-8721.2006.00444.x
Reference ID
499
