Damien W Riggs1, Clemence Due2. 1. a College of Education, Psychology and Social Work , Flinders University , Adelaide , Australia. 2. b School of Psychology , The University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand levels of support for differences between families in terms of sexuality and mode of family formation across three countries. BACKGROUND: Previous research has found that attitudes towards family diversity continue to improve over time, although differences remain. METHODS: Subjects were 1605 people living in Australia, the United Kingdom or the United States who completed a questionnaire which sought to explore levels of support for a diverse range of family forms and modes of family formation. RESULTS: Religiosity, political leanings and beliefs about the importance of genetic relatedness were all correlated with level of support. Gender of participant was a predictor of level of support. Cluster analysis indicated three clusters (unsupportive, neutral and supportive) for level of support, for which both sexuality and parent status were predictors. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the normative status of reproductive heterosex, and demonstrate the considerable value accorded to genetic relatedness.
OBJECTIVE: To understand levels of support for differences between families in terms of sexuality and mode of family formation across three countries. BACKGROUND: Previous research has found that attitudes towards family diversity continue to improve over time, although differences remain. METHODS: Subjects were 1605 people living in Australia, the United Kingdom or the United States who completed a questionnaire which sought to explore levels of support for a diverse range of family forms and modes of family formation. RESULTS: Religiosity, political leanings and beliefs about the importance of genetic relatedness were all correlated with level of support. Gender of participant was a predictor of level of support. Cluster analysis indicated three clusters (unsupportive, neutral and supportive) for level of support, for which both sexuality and parent status were predictors. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the normative status of reproductive heterosex, and demonstrate the considerable value accorded to genetic relatedness.
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Keywords:
Family; attitudes; diversity; genetic relatedness; support