Same-sex parents’ experiences of schools in England

IF 2 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES Pub Date : 2019-03-11 DOI:10.1080/1550428X.2019.1568336

Isabella McDonald, G. Morgan

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Abstract

Abstract The experiences of same-sex parents in schools and other social institutions is an internationally under-researched area. This study uses interview data to examine the experiences of 17 same-sex parents in England in respect of school selection, disclosure of family set-up, parental engagement in school life, and perceptions of inclusivity. It gives an account of same-sex parents’ high engagement in their children’s educations as they seek to protect their family and children from potential negativity surrounding different family forms. A qualitative analysis using a constructionist grounded-theory approach produced a resulting model that presents that parents use protective strategies that contribute to their children’s positive experiences of school by (a) selecting inclusive schools, (b) being open about their families, (c) engaging in school life, (d) building relationships, (e) valuing diversity, and (e) building resilience in their children to deal with difference. The findings have implications for school policy development and training of school staff.

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英国学校的同性父母经历

同性父母在学校和其他社会机构中的经历是一个国际上研究较少的领域。本研究使用访谈数据来考察英国17位同性父母在学校选择、家庭结构披露、父母参与学校生活和包容性感知方面的经历。它解释了同性父母对孩子教育的高度投入，因为他们试图保护自己的家庭和孩子免受不同家庭形式的潜在负面影响。使用建构主义基于理论方法的定性分析产生了一个结果模型，该模型表明父母使用保护策略，通过(A)选择包容性学校，(b)对家庭持开放态度，(c)参与学校生活，(d)建立关系，(e)重视多样性，(e)培养孩子应对差异的弹性，从而有助于孩子的积极学校体验。研究结果对学校政策的制定和学校员工的培训具有启示意义。

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JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES FAMILY STUDIES-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of GLBT Family Studies is a much-needed resource on the working dynamics of the diverse family structures found in every corner of the world. This groundbreaking new journal addresses the vital issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families. Edited by Dr. Jerry J. Bigner, who has provided expert witness testimony in legal cases and in the litigation involving same-sex marriages in Canada, the journal features interdisciplinary studies and scholarly essays on topics related to GLBT family life and functioning as well as relationships with other families.