Adoptive by Homosexual Couples: Study of the Process and Meaning for Families Players

Authors

  • Missilene Menezes Mota Universidade Tiradentes
  • Marlizete Maldonado Vargas Universidade Tiradentes
  • Tatiana Torres Vasconcelos Universidade Tiradentes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v19i2.21219

Keywords:

adoption, homosexual family, involved process, social environment

Abstract

Changes in marital ties and parenthood have triggered new and emerging family structures, such as
homosexual families with adopted children. This body of work seeks to understand the development
process of Brazilian families composed by homosexual parents with adoptive children. A qualitative
research was collected through testimonials of homosexual couples over the Internet - they were each
provided with a thorough guide. Four families were chosen which fit each and every criteria of
inclusion and exclusion as being homosexual couples with established relationships seeking legal
adoption. Of the four homosexual couples chosen, only one successfully adopted a child by both
partners, representing ¼ of this adoption case carried out in the whole country. There was a flexibility
regarding the profile of the desired child to be adopted. Acquaintanceship was established through
terms converging in the difficulties of the whole family’s adaptation process. Nowadays, the
relationship is established overcoming the initial adversities. The exchange of experiences and parent
authority perception happen simultaneously as ties of affection strengthen. It establishes that the
adoption process in these families presents similar aspects to the traditional adoption tardive. Parents’
sexual orientation had little or no relevant influence on the children. It is more relevant to the families’
environment social prejudice and juridical questions and issues than pedagogical ones.

Author Biographies

Missilene Menezes Mota, Universidade Tiradentes

Psicóloga

Mestre em Saúde e Meio Ambiente, Unit/Se. Especialista em Psicologia organizacional e do trabalho.

Marlizete Maldonado Vargas, Universidade Tiradentes

Psicóloga, doutora e mestre em Psicologia Clinica. Professora do Mestrado em Saúde em Ambiente, Unit/Se. Pesquisadora do Instituto de Tecnologia e Pesquisa/ITP

Tatiana Torres Vasconcelos, Universidade Tiradentes

Psicóloga,  Especialista (lato sensu) em Direito de Família e Políticas Sociais e em Psicodrama Clínico. Psicóloga da Clinica escola da  Universidade Tiradentes, mestranda em Saúde e Ambiente/ Unit

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Published

2016-10-11

How to Cite

Mota, M. M., Vargas, M. M., & Vasconcelos, T. T. (2016). Adoptive by Homosexual Couples: Study of the Process and Meaning for Families Players. Interação Em Psicologia, 19(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v19i2.21219

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Research Reports

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