Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations
Gaughan_Jonathan.pdf"It's not a phase mom": How Parental Acceptance Influences Long Term Well Being for Sexual and Gender Minorities
"It's not a phase mom": How Parental Acceptance Influences Long Term Well Being for Sexual and Gender Minorities
Jonathan Gaughan (Sophomore, Integrative Neuroscience)
Jonathan Gaughan (Sophomore, Integrative Neuroscience)
Mentors: Sarah Young, Social Work; Ann Merriwether, Psychology; Sean Massey, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Melissa Hardesty, Social Work
Mentors: Sarah Young, Social Work; Ann Merriwether, Psychology; Sean Massey, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Melissa Hardesty, Social Work
Abstract
Disclosure of sexual and/or gender minority status, or "coming out", is often an important step for sexual and gender minorities (SGM) that, along with components of familial acceptance such as support, discussion, and expression of affection, are critical in identity formation. While many studies have examined the harms of familial rejection on emerging SGM adults, few studies have examined the possible benefits of family acceptance. Our study examined the influence of SGM's reported levels of accepting parental behaviors in regards to self-image, sexual satisfaction, and outlook on relationships which may have far-reaching implications for long-term health and happiness of emerging SGM adults.
Abstract
Disclosure of sexual and/or gender minority status, or "coming out", is often an important step for sexual and gender minorities (SGM) that, along with components of familial acceptance such as support, discussion, and expression of affection, are critical in identity formation. While many studies have examined the harms of familial rejection on emerging SGM adults, few studies have examined the possible benefits of family acceptance. Our study examined the influence of SGM's reported levels of accepting parental behaviors in regards to self-image, sexual satisfaction, and outlook on relationships which may have far-reaching implications for long-term health and happiness of emerging SGM adults.