The aim of the present study was to review international data present in scientific literature about the development and psychological well-being of children of same-sex couples and to highlight the legal situation of these families in Italy, now that the European Union is requiring their legal recognition. The results of a revision of the literature published in the last 30 years demonstrate that there are no statistically significant differences between children raised by same-sex and heterosexual couples when it comes to their development profile. Studies focusing on the relationships with parents and peers, psycho-socioemotional welfare and cognitive development, school proficiency, sexual orientation and gender identity of children of same-sex couples are reviewed. Methodological weaknesses are presented, with suggestions for further research into this area.

The development of children of same-sex couples: review of international literature and Italian perspective / Misuraca, S.; Antonaci, L.; Costantini, F.; Milone, V.; Piedimonte, C.; Stanca, M.; Rinaldi, R.. - In: MINERVA PSICHIATRICA. - ISSN 0391-1772. - 57:2(2016), pp. 72-81.

The development of children of same-sex couples: review of international literature and Italian perspective

Misuraca S.;Piedimonte C.;Rinaldi R.
2016

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to review international data present in scientific literature about the development and psychological well-being of children of same-sex couples and to highlight the legal situation of these families in Italy, now that the European Union is requiring their legal recognition. The results of a revision of the literature published in the last 30 years demonstrate that there are no statistically significant differences between children raised by same-sex and heterosexual couples when it comes to their development profile. Studies focusing on the relationships with parents and peers, psycho-socioemotional welfare and cognitive development, school proficiency, sexual orientation and gender identity of children of same-sex couples are reviewed. Methodological weaknesses are presented, with suggestions for further research into this area.
2016
child development; homosexuality; parents
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The development of children of same-sex couples: review of international literature and Italian perspective / Misuraca, S.; Antonaci, L.; Costantini, F.; Milone, V.; Piedimonte, C.; Stanca, M.; Rinaldi, R.. - In: MINERVA PSICHIATRICA. - ISSN 0391-1772. - 57:2(2016), pp. 72-81.
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