Table 1 Research aims, relationship of aims to questionnaire topics/sections and benefit derived from this line of inquiry
From: Understanding resilience in same-sex parented families: the work, love, play study
Research aim | Topics/section in survey | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
Describe the characteristics and diversity of same-sex parented families in Australia and New Zealand | Demographics Family formation Methods by which children were conceived | To increase knowledge of the way in which same-sex couples negotiate family structures that are more complex than in traditional families and the potential social, legal and health implications of this for same-sex parents. |
Examine factors associated with relationship breakdown and resilience in same-sex parented families | Family formation (complexity of family structures) Engagement with local community and extended family Division of labour within the household Use of services Quality of parents' relationship Parents' health and wellbeing Legal status of parents' relationship | The longitudinal design of the study will enable us to follow changes over time in factors that support family resilience and make comparisons between those couples/families who separate and those who don't. This will help to identify areas where same-sex parented families can be better supported. |
Examine changes in relationship stability over time and parenting arrangements among those who separate | Family formation (complexity of family structures) Quality of parents' relationship Engagement with local community and extended family Parents' health and wellbeing | Increase knowledge of whether same-sex parents receive formal and informal support post separation and the potential impact of separation on health and wellbeing of parents and children. |
Explore the impact of discrimination and homophobic community attitudes on same-sex parented families | Use of services Engagement with local community and extended family Experiences of discrimination Parents' health and wellbeing | Increase knowledge about the relationship between experiences of discrimination and the health and wellbeing of same-sex parents; and whether discrimination isolates same-sex parents and their children from the mainstream community (including services). |