Social support and psychological well-being in lesbian and heterosexual preadoptive couples

被引：41

作者：

Goldberg, Abbie E. ^{[1
]}

Smith, JuliAnna Z. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Clark Univ, Dept Psychol, Worcester, MA 01610 USA

[2] Univ Massachusetts, Ctr Res Families, Amherst, MA 01003 USA

来源：

FAMILY RELATIONS | 2008年 / 57卷 / 03期

关键词：

adoption; anxiety; depression; infertility; lesbian; social support;

D O I：

10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00500.x

中图分类号：

D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];

学科分类号：

1204 ;

摘要：

This study examines predictors of social support and mental health among 36 lesbian and 39 heterosexual couples who were waiting to adopt. Lesbian preadoptive partners perceived less support from family than heterosexual partners but similar levels of support from friends. Lesbian and heterosexual partners reported similar levels of well-being. Aspects of the adoption process were associated with anxiety, whereas couples' conception history was associated with depression. Adoption practitioners should acknowledge these distinct pathways in prevention efforts.

引用

页码：281 / 294

页数：14

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