MFT-6540

Bishop, M. D., Fish, J. N., Hammack, P. L., & Russell, S. T. (2020). Sexual identity development milestones in three generations of sexual minority people: A national probability sample. Developmental Psychology, 56(11), 2177–2193.
Researchers examine coming out and the development of minority sexual orientation identities. This article provides a backdrop to how different generations can experience identity development.

Mizielińska, J., & Uryga, D. (2024). On the queer road parents’ reactions and strategies in response to their LGBTQI children’s coming out. Children and Youth Services Review, 163, 1–8.
This research article examines the impacts of coming out on families and the impact of family response on LGBTQI children. This article adds to the understanding of the coming out process.

Pate, K. D., Bankale, T., Daley, J., Smith, M., Swecker, K., & Soloski, K. (2024). Parts of me: An internal family systems lens on the LGBTQIA + coming out experience. LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 20(3), 157–170.
Pate et al create a research study that highlights an MFT model (IFS) and how this model can be utilized working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families. This article presents an application that is useful in working with LGBTQ+ populations and a picture of the coming out process.

Porter, M. T. H., Koch, J. M., Soper, J., & Urban, B. (2024). Coming out as transgender: The cisgender heterosexual spouse’s perspective. LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 20(4), 291–307.
Porter et al look at the experiences of coming out as transgender when the individual coming out has a heterosexual partner. This research highlights stories and clinical direction and can further the understanding of the coming out process.