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UVA Study Supports Gay Parents

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:50:54 +0000

Yet another study about gay parenting, this one conducted by the University of Virginia, shows that being gay doesn’t make you a bad parent, but perhaps just the opposite.

In a sample of 106 adoptive children living in different parts of the United States, youngsters were developing well regardless of whether they were living with lesbian, gay or heterosexual parenting couples. The study found that whether or not adoptive children were developing in positive ways was unrelated to the sexual orientation of their adoptive parents.The finding appears in the August issue of the journal Applied Developmental Science.

“We found that children adopted by lesbian and gay couples are thriving,” said U.Va. psychology professor Charlotte J. Patterson, who led the study. “Our results provide no justification for denying lesbian or gay prospective adoptive parents the opportunity to adopt children. With thousands of children in need of permanent homes in the United States alone, our findings suggest that outreach to lesbian and gay prospective adoptive parents might benefit children who are in need.”

The Largest LGBT Study

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:40:53 +0000

For the first time, there is a global study of LGBT lifestyles, demographics, workplace issues, causes of concern, discrimination and many more important topics. The results will be used by governments, business and other organisations and can make sure we enjoy an equal ‘seat at the table’ in society.

The 2010 Out Now Global LBGT Study is surveying LGBT people living around the world – sampling into 20 countries, looking at what significant issues affect our lives today.

Being involved is easy – it takes just 15 minutes to complete a survey online at www.CommunityValues2010.com – and you may even get lucky and win one of their giveaway prizes: including flights, Amazon gift cards and iTunes vouchers.

Help us make history by letting your voice be heard today.

www.CommunityValues2010.com

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Are You a Daddy?

James — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:00:47 +0000

Are you a gay dad? Would you be willing to answer some confidential questions about your life and about your family? The purpose of this study is to examine the many ways families headed by gay fathers have been created, explore how families function, and learn about the relationship between partners.

Find out more at Proud Parenting!