ERIC Number: EJ1402569
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 25
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"Whenever You're Ready to Talk about It": Prompts and Barriers to Inclusive Family Sex Communication with Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Sons
Bond, Keosha T.; Mansour, Maikel; Kershaw, Trace; Flores, Dalmacio D.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v18 n4 p569-593 2023
Despite growing evidence that parent-child sex communication (PCSC) is a positive strategy for adolescent sexual health outcomes, there is little research about what prompts and impedes these conversations among parents of gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) adolescent sons. Using interview data from a multi-method qualitative study, we analyzed parental perspectives (N = 15) on non-heteronormative sex communication with GBQ adolescent sons. Our results revealed that parents are most likely to engage in sex communication if they established open communication with their child, accepted their child's sexual orientation, encouraged safe sex practices, and were knowledgeable about LGBTQ issues. Conversely, parents who experience communication discomfort were unable to engage in inclusive and comprehensive sex conversations, thus creating a barrier to effective sex-positive communication. These findings have implications for future research and interventions that promote parents' ability to successfully facilitate conversations about sexual health with their sexuality diverse children.
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sons, LGBTQ People, Barriers, Parent Child Relationship, Adolescents, Parent Attitudes, Interpersonal Communication, Knowledge Level, Parent Role, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R25MH087217
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