From the Institute of Development Research and Education Child dell'Univestità Amsterdam come omogenitoriali good news for families consisting of two mothers.
Data from the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) seem to show that homosexual women who put on the family are good parents as well as heterosexual couples. Indeed, in many cases more '.
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The NLLFS is the longest longitudinal study of families omogenitoriali: since 1980 the scholars involved in this project followed many families consist of lesbians who have had a child through artificial insemination. The NLLFS, designed by Nanette Gartrell , examines the social, psychological and emotional development of children, and family dynamics.
In a study just published Gelderen, Bos and Gartrell (2012) have pointed out, to obtain accurate information on mental health of a teenager growing up in a family omogenitoriale, it is important not only detect the absence of psychological or behavioral problems, but also identify any positive adaptations.
The study, therefore, is focused on the quality of life of these adolescents , compared with that for adolescents raised in families formed by heterosexual couples. For quality of life means "the individual's perception of their position in the cultural context and value system in which one lives, in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns".
The boys involved in the study were interviewed at the age 'of 10 years and then again at 17 and the data were compared with those collected by interviewing children raised in heterosexual families.
The results show that children and adolescents increased by two mothers scored higher than those raised in heterosexual families on some psychological measures relating to self-esteem and confidence.
In addition, children from families omogenitoriali seem to get better results with fewer academic and transgressive behavior, and aggressive.
The study finally suggests that mothers homosexuals seem to be able to better develop feelings of confidence in children and are more 'mature in' addressing complex issues such as sexuality, 'diversity' and tolerance.
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