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Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy 2/2017

12.07.2016

Evidence of Validity of the Beliefs About Children’s Adjustment in Same-Sex Families Scale

verfasst von: Dolores Frias-Navarro, Laura Badenes-Ribera, Hector Monterde-i-Bort

Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy | Ausgabe 2/2017

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Abstract

The aim of the study is to provide evidence about the validity and reliability of the Beliefs about Children’s Adjustment in Same-Sex Families Scale. The scale identifies two types of rejection of same-sex parenting: individual opposition and normative opposition. Individual opposition identifies opinions involving open and more aggressive rejection toward the effects of the child-rearing and educational practices of same-sex parents. The attribution of the children’s possible psychological difficulties and maladjustments is directly linked to the sexual orientation of the same-sex parents. Normative opposition identifies beliefs and opinions linked to everyday heterosexism that are present in our society and represent a subtle form of heterosexism. The scale was administrated to 326 Spanish heterosexual university students. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor structure. The findings showed that personal contact inversely correlates with the rejection of same-sex parents, the etiology of the homosexual orientation correlates with rejection of same-sex parents when the belief is that homosexuality is learned, and supporting the civil rights of gay people also correlates with rejection of same-sex parents. These findings can be useful in planning variables for intervention programs designed to foster the tolerance and normality of sexual and family diversity.

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Metadaten
Titel
Evidence of Validity of the Beliefs About Children’s Adjustment in Same-Sex Families Scale
verfasst von
Dolores Frias-Navarro
Laura Badenes-Ribera
Hector Monterde-i-Bort
Publikationsdatum
12.07.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Ausgabe 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1868-9884
Elektronische ISSN: 1553-6610
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-016-0246-9

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