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Aspirações à parentalidade em homens gays e bissexuais em Portugal
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Esta investigação teve como objetivo compreender as aspirações à parentalidade em indivíduos gays e bissexuais em Portugal, utilizando princípios da teoria do Life Course. Pretendeu-se, ainda, investigar de que forma é que as aspirações à parentalidade nestes indivíduos podem ser influenciadas pelos cohorts aos que os mesmos pertencem e a existência de aspetos sócio-histórico tais como a homonegatividade. A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa e o método foi a análise temática. A amostra é constituída por 6 participantes, 5 homens gays e 1 homem bissexual, com idades compreendidas entre os 20 e os 38 anos (M=24,5). Foi possível observar que a maioria dos participantes afirma ter desejo de parentalidade, mas que a intenção de serem pais irá surgir apenas no futuro quando reunirem certas condições. Foi antecipado por alguns participantes uma angústia se não forem capazes de ser pais. As formas de parentalidade preferidas foram a adoção nos participantes mais velhos e a FIV nos mais novos. A maioria dos participantes afirma que os benefícios da parentalidade se sobrepõem aos custos. A principal motivação para a parentalidade, observada em todos os indivíduos, foi a continuação do seu legado com o objetivo de transmitir valores de inclusão e respeito. A principal dificuldade associada à parentalidade pelos participantes foi o facto de poder existir discriminação perante os filhos no futuro. Relativamente à prática da parentalidade foi mencionado por todos os participantes que irão tentar ao máximo proteger os filhos, assim como tentar estabelecer uma relação de abertura e confiança com estes.
This investigation aimed to understand the parental aspirations of gay and bisexual individuals in Portugal using the principles of Life Course Theory. It was also intended to research how the parental aspirations of these subjects can be influenced by the cohorts to which they belong to as well as the existence of sociohistorical aspects such as homonegativity. The methodology used was qualitative and the method was thematic analysis. The sample consists of 6 participants, 5 gay men and 1 bisexual man, aged between 20 and 38 years old (M=24,5). It was possible to observe that most participants claim having a parental wish but that the intention to become parents will only emerge in the future when certain conditions are met. Some participants anticipated anguish if they are unable to become parents. The preferred pathway to parenthood was adoption for older participants and IVF for the younger. Most participants say the benefits of parenting outweigh the costs. The main motivation for parenthood, observed in all subjects, was the continuation of their legacy with the goal of transmitting values of inclusion and respect. The main difficulty associated with parenthood by the participants was the fact that there may be discrimination against their children in the future. Regarding parenting practices, it was mentioned by all participants that they will try their best to protect their children, as well as try to establish an open and trusting relationship with them.
This investigation aimed to understand the parental aspirations of gay and bisexual individuals in Portugal using the principles of Life Course Theory. It was also intended to research how the parental aspirations of these subjects can be influenced by the cohorts to which they belong to as well as the existence of sociohistorical aspects such as homonegativity. The methodology used was qualitative and the method was thematic analysis. The sample consists of 6 participants, 5 gay men and 1 bisexual man, aged between 20 and 38 years old (M=24,5). It was possible to observe that most participants claim having a parental wish but that the intention to become parents will only emerge in the future when certain conditions are met. Some participants anticipated anguish if they are unable to become parents. The preferred pathway to parenthood was adoption for older participants and IVF for the younger. Most participants say the benefits of parenting outweigh the costs. The main motivation for parenthood, observed in all subjects, was the continuation of their legacy with the goal of transmitting values of inclusion and respect. The main difficulty associated with parenthood by the participants was the fact that there may be discrimination against their children in the future. Regarding parenting practices, it was mentioned by all participants that they will try their best to protect their children, as well as try to establish an open and trusting relationship with them.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA – Instituto Universitário
para obtenção de grau de Mestre na especialidade
de Psicologia Clínica
Keywords
LGB Parentalidade Teoria do life course Cohorts Parenthood Life Course Theory