Social Support and Psychological Well‐Being in Lesbian and Heterosexual Preadoptive Couples
Year: 2008
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: : 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.
Source: Family Relations
Authors: Abbie E. Goldberg, JuliAnna Z. Smith
Institutions: Clark University, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Language: English
Topic: Child Welfare and Adoption
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2062429877