TY - JOUR
T1 - A Content Analysis of the First Decade of the Journal of GLBT Family Studies
AU - Bible, Jacqueline
AU - Bermea, Autumn
AU - van Eeden-Moorefield, Brad
AU - Benson, Kristen E.
AU - Few-Demo, April L.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017, © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2018/8/8
Y1 - 2018/8/8
N2 - The emergence of several specialized journals that examine the experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals, families, and communities, particularly the Journal of GLBT Family Studies, has profoundly shaped GLBT research. Engaging in taking stock activities helps to identify trends on which future research should focus to further develop the field. For example, scholars suggest critical analysis of journal publications is necessary for field development, which was done here. Specifically, this content analysis examines the first decade of publications appearing in the Journal of GLBT Family Studies from 2005 to 2015 (N = 233) to identify trends in theoretical foundations, methodological plurality, and inclusivity. Results revealed foci on experiences of GLBT adults. Studies focused less on issues unique to GLBT populations (i.e., stigma). Qualitative designs and primarily White, middle-class samples were most frequently used. Strengths and future opportunities are discussed.
AB - The emergence of several specialized journals that examine the experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals, families, and communities, particularly the Journal of GLBT Family Studies, has profoundly shaped GLBT research. Engaging in taking stock activities helps to identify trends on which future research should focus to further develop the field. For example, scholars suggest critical analysis of journal publications is necessary for field development, which was done here. Specifically, this content analysis examines the first decade of publications appearing in the Journal of GLBT Family Studies from 2005 to 2015 (N = 233) to identify trends in theoretical foundations, methodological plurality, and inclusivity. Results revealed foci on experiences of GLBT adults. Studies focused less on issues unique to GLBT populations (i.e., stigma). Qualitative designs and primarily White, middle-class samples were most frequently used. Strengths and future opportunities are discussed.
KW - Content analysis
KW - GLBT
KW - GLBT families
KW - families
KW - methods
KW - queer
KW - theory
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85028544148&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/1550428X.2017.1349626
DO - 10.1080/1550428X.2017.1349626
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85028544148
SN - 1550-428X
VL - 14
SP - 337
EP - 355
JO - Journal of GLBT Family Studies
JF - Journal of GLBT Family Studies
IS - 4
ER -