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Nanette Gartrell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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meaning in life as a moderator between homophobic Stigmatization and coping styles in adult offspring from planned lesbian parent families
Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 2019Co-Authors: Gabriël Beusekom, Nanette Gartrell, Esther D. RothblumAbstract:The current study examined whether achieving a sense of meaning in life moderated the association between experienced homophobic Stigmatization and coping styles in emerging adult offspring of lesbian mothers. In the sixth wave of the U S National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study, completed in 2017, the 76 participating offspring were 25 years old. The offspring completed an online survey containing questions about homophobic Stigmatization, coping styles (problem-focused, active emotional, and avoidant emotional coping), and meaning in life. The interaction between homophobic Stigmatization and meaning in life was significant for problem-focused and avoidant emotional coping. Further analyses showed that for participants with low levels of meaning in life, exposure to homophobic Stigmatization was associated with less problem-focused coping and more avoidant emotional coping. The social policy implications of these findings suggest that achieving a sense of meaning in life can serve as a protective factor in reducing the negative influence of homophobic Stigmatization on coping styles. Thus homophobia associated with being raised by sexual minority parents may affect offspring as adults, even after these offspring no longer live with their parents. This finding illuminates the importance of developing a sense of meaning in life by encouraging self-efficacy on the part of schools and community organizations.
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predictors of mental health in emerging adult offspring of lesbian parent families
Journal of Lesbian Studies, 2019Co-Authors: Nanette GartrellAbstract:AbstractEmerging adulthood is a new, distinct life stage for 18- to 29-year-olds in the United States. In the sixth wave of data collection in a longitudinal cohort study (started in 1986), predictors of mental health were examined in the emerging adult offspring within lesbian-parent parent families. The donor-conceived offspring were 25 years old. In cross-sectional analyses, we assessed whether their mental health (life satisfaction and behavioral/emotional problems) was associated with personal characteristics, family characteristics, quality of important relationships, and experiences of homophobic Stigmatization. The findings revealed that the predictors of mental health in these offspring were typical of what has been previously reported on emerging adults. However, offspring who reported Stigmatization because of their parents’ sexual identity had higher rates of behavioral/emotional problems than those who did not.
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dutch adolescents from lesbian parent families how do they compare to peers with heterosexual parents and what is the impact of homophobic Stigmatization
Journal of Adolescence, 2015Co-Authors: Loes Van Rijnvan Gelderen, Nanette GartrellAbstract:In this study, we compared internalizing and externalizing problem behavior of 67 Dutch adolescents (Mage ¼ 16.04) in planned lesbian families who were matched with 67 adolescents in heterosexual-parent families. We also examined whether homophobic Stigmatization was associated with problem behavior in adolescents with lesbian mothers after taking into account demographic characteristics, mothers' scores on emotional involvement, and adolescents' earlier problem behavior (measured at age 4e8 years old). Standardized instruments measuring problem behavior were completed by parents and adolescent offspring, and questions about Stigmatization were answered by adolescents with lesbian mothers. The results revealed no differences in internalizing and externalizing problem behavior associated with family type. Offspring in lesbian families who reported more experiences of homophobic Stigmatization also demonstrated more internalizing and externalizing problem behavior. © 2015 The Foundation for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier
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Stigmatization associated with growing up in a lesbian parented family what do adolescents experience and how do they deal with it
Children and Youth Services Review, 2012Co-Authors: Loes Van Rijnvan Gelderen, Nanette Gartrell, Henny M W Bos, Floor B Van Rooij, Jo M A HermannsAbstract:article i nfo The purpose of the current qualitative study was to investigate whether adolescents in American planned les- bian families experienced negative reactions from their social environment associated with their mothers' sexual orientation, and if so, to explore the nature of these experiences. In addition, the focus was on the cop- ing strategies as described by the adolescents themselves. Results revealed that half of the 78 participating 17-years-olds had experienced homophobic Stigmatization. Such experiences usually took place within the school context and peers were most frequently mentioned as the source. The adolescents used adaptive strat- egies (such as optimism) more frequently than maladaptive strategies (such as avoidance) to cope with these negative experiences. Our results suggest that intervention programs focused on family diversity should be developed for school children of all ages since the Stigmatization experienced by the studied adolescents typ- ically happened in that context.
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quality of life of adolescents raised from birth by lesbian mothers the us national longitudinal family study
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2012Co-Authors: Loes Van Rijnvan Gelderen, Nanette Gartrell, Henny M W Bos, Jo M A Hermanns, Ellen C PerrinAbstract:Objective: To compare the quality of life (QoL), a measure of psychological well-being, of adoles- cents reared in lesbian-mother families with that of a matched comparison group of adolescents with heterosexual parents. The adolescents in the comparison group were derived from a representative sample of adolescents in Washington state. The second aim of the study was to assess among teens with lesbian mothers whether donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and self-reported Stigmatization are associ- ated with QoL. Methods: In 1986, prospective lesbian mothers were recruited in Boston, Washington, DC, and San Francisco. Currently, 93% of the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) families are still participating in the study. This report is based on an online questionnaire completed by 78 NLLFS adolescent offspring—39 girls and 39 boys. Six items of the Youth Quality of Life Instrument were used to assess QoL. Also, the NLLFS adolescents were asked whether they had experienced Stigmatization, and if so, to describe these experiences (e.g., teasing and ridicule). Mothers were queried about donor status and maternal relationship continuity. Results: The results revealed that the NLLFS adolescents rated their QoL comparably to their counterparts in heterosexual-parent families. Donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and experienced Stigmatization were not related to QoL. Conclusion: Adolescent offspring in planned lesbian families do not show differences in QoL when compared with a matched group of adolescents reared in heterosexual families. By investigating QoL, this study provides insight into positive aspects of mental health of adolescents with lesbian mothers. (J Dev Behav Pediatr 33:000-000, 2012) Index terms: adolescents, lesbian families, quality of life, Stigmatization.
Henny M W Bos - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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gender nonconformity and mental health among lesbian gay and bisexual adults homophobic Stigmatization and internalized homophobia as mediators
Journal of Health Psychology, 2018Co-Authors: Gabriel Van Beusekom, Henny M W Bos, Lisette Kuyper, Geertjan Overbeek, Theo G M SandfortAbstract:We assessed among a sample of 724 Dutch lesbian, gay, and bisexual-identified adults ( Mage = 31.42) whether experiences with homophobic Stigmatization and internalized homophobia simultaneously mediated the relation of gender nonconformity with mental health. Results indicated that homophobic Stigmatization and internalized homophobia partially mediated the relation between gender nonconformity and mental health. Gender nonconformity was related to more mental health problems via increased experiences with homophobic Stigmatization and to less mental health problems because of reduced levels of internalized homophobia. However, the mediated relation of gender nonconformity with mental health via homophobic Stigmatization was only significant for men.
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Stigmatization associated with growing up in a lesbian parented family what do adolescents experience and how do they deal with it
Children and Youth Services Review, 2012Co-Authors: Loes Van Rijnvan Gelderen, Nanette Gartrell, Henny M W Bos, Floor B Van Rooij, Jo M A HermannsAbstract:article i nfo The purpose of the current qualitative study was to investigate whether adolescents in American planned les- bian families experienced negative reactions from their social environment associated with their mothers' sexual orientation, and if so, to explore the nature of these experiences. In addition, the focus was on the cop- ing strategies as described by the adolescents themselves. Results revealed that half of the 78 participating 17-years-olds had experienced homophobic Stigmatization. Such experiences usually took place within the school context and peers were most frequently mentioned as the source. The adolescents used adaptive strat- egies (such as optimism) more frequently than maladaptive strategies (such as avoidance) to cope with these negative experiences. Our results suggest that intervention programs focused on family diversity should be developed for school children of all ages since the Stigmatization experienced by the studied adolescents typ- ically happened in that context.
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quality of life of adolescents raised from birth by lesbian mothers the us national longitudinal family study
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2012Co-Authors: Loes Van Rijnvan Gelderen, Nanette Gartrell, Henny M W Bos, Jo M A Hermanns, Ellen C PerrinAbstract:Objective: To compare the quality of life (QoL), a measure of psychological well-being, of adoles- cents reared in lesbian-mother families with that of a matched comparison group of adolescents with heterosexual parents. The adolescents in the comparison group were derived from a representative sample of adolescents in Washington state. The second aim of the study was to assess among teens with lesbian mothers whether donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and self-reported Stigmatization are associ- ated with QoL. Methods: In 1986, prospective lesbian mothers were recruited in Boston, Washington, DC, and San Francisco. Currently, 93% of the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) families are still participating in the study. This report is based on an online questionnaire completed by 78 NLLFS adolescent offspring—39 girls and 39 boys. Six items of the Youth Quality of Life Instrument were used to assess QoL. Also, the NLLFS adolescents were asked whether they had experienced Stigmatization, and if so, to describe these experiences (e.g., teasing and ridicule). Mothers were queried about donor status and maternal relationship continuity. Results: The results revealed that the NLLFS adolescents rated their QoL comparably to their counterparts in heterosexual-parent families. Donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and experienced Stigmatization were not related to QoL. Conclusion: Adolescent offspring in planned lesbian families do not show differences in QoL when compared with a matched group of adolescents reared in heterosexual families. By investigating QoL, this study provides insight into positive aspects of mental health of adolescents with lesbian mothers. (J Dev Behav Pediatr 33:000-000, 2012) Index terms: adolescents, lesbian families, quality of life, Stigmatization.
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substance use by adolescents of the usa national longitudinal lesbian family study
Journal of Health Psychology, 2011Co-Authors: Naomi G Goldberg, Henny M W Bos, Nanette GartrellAbstract:Although studies show that adolescents with same-sex parents experience homophobic discrimination, little is known about associations between Stigmatization and substance use in this population. The 17-year-old offspring of lesbian parents from the largest, longest-running, longitudinal study of same-sex parented families were surveyed about substance use, experiences of homophobic Stigmatization, and overall life satisfaction. Compared to matched adolescents from a national probability sample, adolescents with same-sex parents were more likely to report occasional substance use but not more likely to report heavy use. No associations were found between substance use and homophobic Stigmatization or life satisfaction.
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adolescents of the usa national longitudinal lesbian family study can family characteristics counteract the negative effects of Stigmatization
Family Process, 2010Co-Authors: Henny M W Bos, M Nanette D GartrellAbstract:This investigation examines the impact of homophobic Stigmatization on the well-being of 17-year-old adolescents who were conceived through donor insemination and whose mothers enrolled before they were born in the largest, longest-running, prospective study of lesbian families, with a 93% retention rate to date. The data for the current report were collected through questionnaires completed by the adolescents and their mothers. The adolescents (39 girls and 39 boys) were queried about family connection and compatibility. They were also asked to indicate if they had experienced discrimination based on their mothers' sexual orientation. Adolescent well-being was assessed through the parental report of the Child Behavior Checklist/6-18. Forty-one percent of the adolescents had experienced Stigmatization based on homophobia. Hierarchical, multiple-regression analyses revealed that Stigmatization was associated with more problem behavior in these adolescents, but that family compatibility neutralized this negative influence. The results indicate that adolescents who have close, positive relationships with their lesbian mothers demonstrate resilience in response to Stigmatization.
M Nanette D Gartrell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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adolescents of the usa national longitudinal lesbian family study can family characteristics counteract the negative effects of Stigmatization
Family Process, 2010Co-Authors: Henny M W Bos, M Nanette D GartrellAbstract:This investigation examines the impact of homophobic Stigmatization on the well-being of 17-year-old adolescents who were conceived through donor insemination and whose mothers enrolled before they were born in the largest, longest-running, prospective study of lesbian families, with a 93% retention rate to date. The data for the current report were collected through questionnaires completed by the adolescents and their mothers. The adolescents (39 girls and 39 boys) were queried about family connection and compatibility. They were also asked to indicate if they had experienced discrimination based on their mothers' sexual orientation. Adolescent well-being was assessed through the parental report of the Child Behavior Checklist/6-18. Forty-one percent of the adolescents had experienced Stigmatization based on homophobia. Hierarchical, multiple-regression analyses revealed that Stigmatization was associated with more problem behavior in these adolescents, but that family compatibility neutralized this negative influence. The results indicate that adolescents who have close, positive relationships with their lesbian mothers demonstrate resilience in response to Stigmatization.
Rebecca M Puhl - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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health consequences of weight stigma implications for obesity prevention and treatment
Current obesity reports, 2015Co-Authors: Rebecca M PuhlAbstract:Despite decades of research documenting consistent stigma and discrimination against individuals with obesity, weight stigma is rarely considered in obesity prevention and treatment efforts. In recent years, evidence has examined weight Stigmatization as a unique contributor to negative health outcomes and behaviors that can promote and exacerbate obesity. This review summarizes findings from published studies within the past 4 years examining the relationship between weight stigma and maladaptive eating behaviors (binge eating and increased food consumption), physical activity, weight status (weight gain and loss and development of obesity), and physiological stress responses. Research evaluating the effects of weight stigma present in obesity-related public health campaigns is also highlighted. Evidence collectively demonstrates negative implications of Stigmatization for weight-related health correlates and behaviors and suggests that addressing weight stigma in obesity prevention and treatment is warranted. Key questions for future research to further delineate the health effects of weight Stigmatization are summarized.
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obesity stigma important considerations for public health
American Journal of Public Health, 2010Co-Authors: Rebecca M Puhl, Chelsea A HeuerAbstract:Stigma and discrimination toward obese persons are pervasive and pose numerous consequences for their psychological and physical health. Despite decades of science documenting weight stigma, its public health implications are widely ignored. Instead, obese persons are blamed for their weight, with common perceptions that weight Stigmatization is justifiable and may motivate individuals to adopt healthier behaviors. We examine evidence to address these assumptions and discuss their public health implications. On the basis of current findings, we propose that weight stigma is not a beneficial public health tool for reducing obesity. Rather, Stigmatization of obese individuals threatens health, generates health disparities, and interferes with effective obesity intervention efforts. These findings highlight weight stigma as both a social justice issue and a priority for public health.
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confronting and coping with weight stigma an investigation of overweight and obese adults
Obesity, 2006Co-Authors: Rebecca M Puhl, Kelly D BrownellAbstract:The total sample of 2671 overweight and obese adults were partitioned into two subsamples for investigation. Sample I was comprised of 2449 adult women, and Sample II was a matched sample of adult men and women (N = 222) that was disaggregated to investigate gender differences. Both samples completed an online battery of self-report questionnaires measuring frequency of weight Stigmatization and coping responses to deal with bias, the most common sources of the bias, symptoms of depression, self-esteem, attitudes about weight and obesity, and binge eating behaviors .Experiences of weight Stigmatization was common in both samples. A variety of coping strategies were used in response. More frequent exposure to stigma was related to more attempts to cope and higher BMI. Physicians and family members were the most frequent sources of weight bias reported. No gender differences were observed in types or frequency of Stigmatization. Frequency of Stigmatization was not related to current psychological functioning, although coping responses were associated with emotional well-being. These findings raise questions about the relationship between stigma and psychological functioning and have important implications for obesity treatment and stigma reduction intervention efforts, both of which are discussed.
Ellen C Perrin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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quality of life of adolescents raised from birth by lesbian mothers the us national longitudinal family study
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2012Co-Authors: Loes Van Rijnvan Gelderen, Nanette Gartrell, Henny M W Bos, Jo M A Hermanns, Ellen C PerrinAbstract:Objective: To compare the quality of life (QoL), a measure of psychological well-being, of adoles- cents reared in lesbian-mother families with that of a matched comparison group of adolescents with heterosexual parents. The adolescents in the comparison group were derived from a representative sample of adolescents in Washington state. The second aim of the study was to assess among teens with lesbian mothers whether donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and self-reported Stigmatization are associ- ated with QoL. Methods: In 1986, prospective lesbian mothers were recruited in Boston, Washington, DC, and San Francisco. Currently, 93% of the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) families are still participating in the study. This report is based on an online questionnaire completed by 78 NLLFS adolescent offspring—39 girls and 39 boys. Six items of the Youth Quality of Life Instrument were used to assess QoL. Also, the NLLFS adolescents were asked whether they had experienced Stigmatization, and if so, to describe these experiences (e.g., teasing and ridicule). Mothers were queried about donor status and maternal relationship continuity. Results: The results revealed that the NLLFS adolescents rated their QoL comparably to their counterparts in heterosexual-parent families. Donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and experienced Stigmatization were not related to QoL. Conclusion: Adolescent offspring in planned lesbian families do not show differences in QoL when compared with a matched group of adolescents reared in heterosexual families. By investigating QoL, this study provides insight into positive aspects of mental health of adolescents with lesbian mothers. (J Dev Behav Pediatr 33:000-000, 2012) Index terms: adolescents, lesbian families, quality of life, Stigmatization.
