Lesbian Mothers and Their Children: A Review for School Psychologists

Reviews empirical and clinical research on lesbian mothers and their children. Discusses three main family patterns of lesbian households and common misconceptions about them. Research review does not support differences between children of lesbians and children of heterosexuals with regard to their...

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Published inSchool psychology review Vol. 24; no. 3; p. 456
Main Authors Victor, Sherri B, Fish, Marian C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.1995
Subjects
Children
Emotional Development
Family Environment
Interpersonal Relationship
Lesbianism
Mental Health
Misconceptions
Parents
Sexual Identity
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Summary:Reviews empirical and clinical research on lesbian mothers and their children. Discusses three main family patterns of lesbian households and common misconceptions about them. Research review does not support differences between children of lesbians and children of heterosexuals with regard to their emotional health, interpersonal relationships, sexual orientation, or gender development. (Author/JDM)
ISSN:0279-6015
DOI:10.1080/02796015.1995.12085782