LGBTQ Family-An Interdisciplinary Journal
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Family Frameworks
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Family Dynamics and Relationships:
Explores the interactions and relationships within LGBTQ families, including parenting practices, partnership dynamics, and support systems. - Identity Development and Support:
Focuses on how sexual and gender identities are developed and supported within family contexts, particularly for children and adolescents. - Cultural and Social Contexts:
Examines the influence of cultural, social, and legal contexts on LGBTQ family experiences, including intersectionality and systemic challenges. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
Investigates the psychological aspects of LGBTQ families, including the impact of family acceptance or rejection on mental health and well-being. - Policy and Advocacy:
Addresses the implications of legal and policy frameworks affecting LGBTQ families, advocating for equity and inclusion.
Trending and Emerging
- Non-Binary and Gender Diverse Experiences:
A significant increase in research focused on non-binary and gender diverse individuals and their families, highlighting the unique challenges and supports they face. - Parenting and Family Planning in LGBTQ Communities:
Growing interest in the parenting aspirations and experiences of LGBTQ individuals, including those in non-traditional family structures and those utilizing assisted reproductive technologies. - Intersectionality in LGBTQ Family Experiences:
An emerging focus on how intersecting identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status) affect the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ families. - Mental Health and Resilience:
A trend towards understanding the mental health implications of family dynamics for LGBTQ individuals, particularly in relation to acceptance and support. - Cultural Contexts and Global Perspectives:
Increased attention to the experiences of LGBTQ families in diverse cultural and geographic contexts, particularly in non-Western societies, reflecting a broader understanding of global LGBTQ issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Family Structures:
Research focusing strictly on traditional family structures is waning as the journal increasingly emphasizes diverse family forms, including non-binary and queer parenting. - Homonormativity:
Studies that reinforce normative behaviors within LGBTQ communities, such as the focus on marriage or traditional parenting roles, are decreasing as the journal shifts towards more inclusive narratives. - Single-Identity Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies that concentrate solely on single aspects of identity (e.g., only sexual orientation), moving toward more intersectional approaches that consider multiple identities. - Historical Contexts of LGBTQ Families:
Research concentrating on historical perspectives of LGBTQ families is becoming less common as contemporary issues and lived experiences gain prominence. - Pathologization of LGBTQ Experiences:
The journal has shifted away from framing LGBTQ experiences as pathological, favoring a more affirming and strengths-based perspective.
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