Lovers for a time, mothers for life: Ecosystemic analysis of blended family experiences of lesbian mothers and stepmothers

Lavoie, Kévin; Saint‐Jacques, Marie‐Christine

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“…For instance, negative attitudes toward stepmothers are related to their high level of stress, depression, and feelings of being a bad person (Doodson and Davies 2014;Henry and McCue 2009;Miller et al 2018;Shapiro 2014;Shapiro and Stewart 2011). These attitudes can be very distressing also for lesbian stepmothers who experience similar stigmatization despite the substantial support they had provided for stepchildren (Lavoie and Saint-Jacques 2020;Lorah 2007). The essentialism of biological mothers, on the other hand, may negatively impact women's capacity to find a way to reconcile conflicting identities as an ideal mother and a professional (Park et al 2015).…”

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Gender Role Beliefs and Ontologization of Mothers: A Moderated Mediation Analysis

Battista

2023

Social Sciences

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This study combines insights from gender studies and studies on dehumanization to show how gender role beliefs influence attitudes and the attribution of ontologization traits to mothers. A convenience sample of 194 Italian participants read one of three vignettes describing a mother (a heterosexual biological mother, a heterosexual stepmother, or a lesbian stepmother) and her five-year-old son during a moment of disagreement. Participants assessed the depicted mother’s competence and attributed ontologization traits (human and animal traits) to the same mother. Focal differences were found in the perception of competence that was attributed more to the heterosexual biological mother than to the other targets. A full ontologization process was not observed. However, differences were found in the attribution of animal traits, which were attributed more to the depicted heterosexual stepmother than to the other ones. Moderated mediation analyses also showed that participants endorsing moderate and high levels of traditional gender role beliefs rated the heterosexual stepmother as being less competent compared with the heterosexual biological mother by animalizing her. Gendered expectations concerning mothers’ role and parenting can create multiple barriers for women who are—or intend to be—mothers. Attitudinal change should be fostered so that all mothers’ identities and experiences are fully accepted.

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Gender Role Beliefs and Ontologization of Mothers: A Moderated Mediation Analysis

Battista

2023

Social Sciences

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“…However, studies also show that stepmothers commonly perceive their stepchildren as their own children and are strongly committed to social recognition of their role (Sanner & Coleman, 2017; van Houdt, 2022). These attitudes can be very distressing also for lesbian (stepmothers) who experience similar stigmatization despite the substantial emotional, practical and financial support they provided stepchildren (Lavoie & Saint-Jacques, 2020; Lorah, 2007). Although no differences were found concerning same-sex parents’ competence as compared with different-sex parents’ competence (e.g., Baiocco et al, 2018; Carone et al, 2018) negative attitudes against same-sex parents – as well as lesbian (stepmothers) still persist (Di Battista et al, 2020, 2021; Ioverno et al, 2018).…”

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Attitudes Toward Heterosexual and Lesbian Stepmothers: An Experimental Test in the Italian Context

Battista

Pivetti

Salvati

2023

Journal of Family Issues

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This experimental study examines attitudes toward stepmothers in the Italian context and predicts that negative attitudes towards heterosexual and lesbian stepmothers – compared to heterosexual biological mothers – would be higher at higher levels of gender role stereotypes. One hundred and eighty-nine Italian participants completed an online questionnaire in which they read one of three vignettes regarding a mother – (1) heterosexual biological mother; (2) heterosexual stepmother; (3) lesbian stepmother – and her child who was misbehaving. Then, participants responded to measures that assess their gender role beliefs and their beliefs concerning the mother and the child described in the vignette. Results of moderation analyses indicated that the lesbian and heterosexual stepmothers were perceived as being less competent parents, with fewer positive traits and more responsible for the child’s misbehaviour as compared to the heterosexual biological mother among participants with medium and high levels of gender role stereotypes.

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“…Studi tentang kelurga campuran sebelumnya telah banyak dilakukan (Schultz, 1987;Braithwaite, 1998;Baxter, 1999;Yuanita, 2005;Dupuis, 2010;Martin-Uzzi, 2013, Zeleznikow, 2015, Lavoie, 2020. Namun, studi-studi tersebut lebih fokus kepada komunikasi antara anggota dalam keluarga campuran serta melihat keluarga campuran dari sisi psikologis.…”

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Negosiasi Pada Keluarga Campuran: Studi Tentang Keluarga Tiri

Amalia,

Mas'udah

2023

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ABSTRAKPada keluarga campuran, terdapat perubahan yang membutuhkan penyesuaian dalam aspek-aspek keluarga. Proses perwujudan keluarga dalam keluarga campuran memiliki perbedaan dengan keluarga pada pernikahan sebelumnya. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji adaptasi yang terjadi pada keluarga campuran dan negosiasi yang dilakukan anggota keluarga campuran dalam berbagai kegiatan dan interaksi pada keluarga campuran. Studi ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan konsep family practice dari David Morgan. Informan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak sembilan orang. Studi ini menemukan variasi proses adaptasi pada keluarga campuran yaitu proses adaptasi secara holistik, natural, dan secara terpaksa. Pada negosiasi terkait dengan kegiatan komunal keluarga campuran dilakukan secara eksplisit dan implisit. Proses perwujudan keluarga pada keluarga campuran dapat dilihat melalui proses adaptasi dan negosiasinya. Kedua hal ini yang kemudian membedakan dengan keluarga pada pernikahan pertama. Dalam aspek-aspek tertentu, keluarga campuran di Indonesia masih dipengaruhi oleh hal-hal yang bersifat kultural seperti dalam hal mediasi ketika terjadi konflik hingga rasa sungkan dengan anggota keluarga baru. Kata Kunci: Praktik Keluarga, Keluarga Campuran, Adaptasi, Negosiasi, Keluarga Tiri ABSTRACTChanges in blended families necessitate adaptations to several aspects of the family. As a result, the process of building a family in a blended family differs from that of a family formed through a first marriage. This research stems from a desire to comprehend the embodiment of the family in a blended family through family communal activities such as family rituals and routines. This study examines the adaptations that occur in blended families and the negotiations that blended family members engage in addressing various activities and interactions. This study employed a qualitative method using the concept of family practice by David Morgan. Nine informants were involved in this study. This study revealed three types of adaption processes in blended families: holistically, naturally, and forcibly. Negotiations around communal activities in blended families take place both explicitly and implicitly. In a blended family, the process of an embodiment of the family can be seen through adaptation and negotiation processes. These two factors distinguish a blended family from a family formed through a first marriage. In certain ways, blended families in Indonesia continue to be influenced by cultural factors, such as mediation when there is a problem or feeling reluctant with new family members. According to the findings of this study, cultural traits are able to unite two families. Keywords: Family Practice; Blended Family; Adaptation; Negotiation; Stepfamily

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Lovers for a time, mothers for life: Ecosystemic analysis of blended family experiences of lesbian mothers and stepmothers

Cited by 4 publications

References 42 publications

Gender Role Beliefs and Ontologization of Mothers: A Moderated Mediation Analysis

Gender Role Beliefs and Ontologization of Mothers: A Moderated Mediation Analysis

Attitudes Toward Heterosexual and Lesbian Stepmothers: An Experimental Test in the Italian Context

Negosiasi Pada Keluarga Campuran: Studi Tentang Keluarga Tiri

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