Project Summary
This research project examines how age, generational context, and family role (e.g., grandparent, parent, grandchild) shape how family members interact with one another and address conflict.
This project involves conducting qualitative interviews with 90 people in 30 family systems, where each of the three family members are from different family roles and generational contexts. Data collected provide insight about how multiple family members from the same family system understand and address conflict.
Understanding how families navigate differences in attitudes about controversial social and political issues is increasingly important in contemporary society. This project examines how contentious social issues emerge and create conflict in family life, as well as identifies family members’ strategies for addressing these issues. This project uses a case study approach to understand these issues, by focusing on how families with a socially marginalized family member navigate family relationships with family members from different generations. Findings from this research promote understanding about how broader cultural issues shape intergenerational family relationships.
Project is Funded by the National Science Foundation. Project number 2315905
Participate in the Study:
Help us understand changing dynamics in families with GLBQ+ family members.
Eligibility Requirements
- Interviews with three family members, across at least two generations
- Participants must be 18 years or older
- Of these family members, one must be GLBQ+ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer)
- Must have known about family member’s sexual orientation for at least two years
What does participation in this study look like?
Participation in this study will consist of a 2-hour interview that will take place over Microsoft Teams. Participants and each of their family members will will receive a total of $100 for participating.
Navigating Change In Intergenerational Family Relationships 