Making the Decision: Factors Influencing Gay Men's Choice of an Adoption Path

被引：32

作者：

Downing, Jordan ^{[1
]}

Richardson, Hanna ^{[1
]}

Kinkler, Lori ^{[1
]}

Goldberg, Abbie ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Clark Univ, Worcester, MA 01610 USA

来源：

ADOPTION QUARTERLY | 2009年 / 12卷 / 3-4期

关键词：

adoption; decision making; discrimination; gay men; public adoption; private adoption; prospective parents;

D O I：

10.1080/10926750903313310

中图分类号：

C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];

学科分类号：

1204 ;

摘要：

No research has examined the factors influencing gay male couples' decision-making processes in choosing a particular type of adoption. The current qualitative study of 32 prospective adoptive male same-sex couples illuminates that, similar to many heterosexual couples seeking to adopt, gay men identify a variety of factors (e.g., race, age, health of their adoptive child) as impacting what type of adoption is most appealing to them. However, this study demonstrates that they also hold unique concerns that are specifically related to their relational status as male same-sex couples. Given their sexual minority status, their decision making is often situated within the context of societal discrimination, which directly impacts the kinds of choices gay men have in choosing an adoption path.

引用

页码：247 / 271

页数：25

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