Setting the Agenda: LGBTQ+ and SGM Family Communication

ABSTRACT

We call for an expansion of research on the family communication of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other diverse sexualities and gender identities (LGBTQ+), as well as sexual and gender minority people (SGM) who may not identify as LGBTQ+, such as those practicing polyamory. We provide direction on expanding LGBTQ+ and SGM family communication research and invite scholars to expand their programs of research to consider LGBTQ+ and SGM family communication. We also make suggestions for journal editors and reviewers regarding publishing practices.

Notes

1. LGBTQ+ refers to those individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other diverse sexualities (e.g., pansexual, demisexual) and gender identities (e.g., nonbinary). Sexual and gender minority (SGM) refers to the LGBTQ+ community and other sexual minorities who might not identify under the LGBTQ+ umbrella (e.g., heterosexual polyamorous people, people who practice BDSM).