Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Bondoc, Frances Jael B.; Manalang, Mikaela Andrea E. |
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| Resource Title | Experiences of community connectedness of LGBT-parented families in the Philippines |
| Date Issued | June 2026 |
| Abstract | It is commonly remarked in the Philippines that it takes a village to raise a child. For LGBT-parented families, understanding their experiences in their immediate environment composed of the school, healthcare, and neighborhood is essential in determining their community connectedness or the sense of belonging and support that they may perceive from the people around them. Existing literature shows that LGBT-parented families experience both support and marginalization in their immediate environment that operate within a heteronormative system. This qualitative study is descriptive in nature and used a semi-structured interview. Through purposive sampling, participants were identified as those who may provide meaningful data. The sample was drawn from both urban and rural communities in Luzon and was composed of eight families with lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender parents with biological or adopted children aged seven years and above. The sample also included five community members from school, healthcare, and neighborhood who have had interactions with LGBT-parented families. The study found that community connectedness for LGBT-parented families is perceived strongest in the neighborhood and weakest in healthcare. Although the school serves as a venue for socialization for both LGBT parents and their children, it can also be a venue for discrimination and marginalization. The study addresses Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) as it provides insights on the challenges faced by LGBT-parented families, highlighting the need for inclusivity, supportive relationships, and protective legislation to improve the quality of life of LGBT parents and their children. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Arts (Applied Psychology) |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | same-sex; LGBT-parented; LGBTQIA+ |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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