Journal of GLBT Family Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of GLBT Family Studies is the first journal to address the unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the context of the family.

The journal publishes original research, as well as theoretical and review papers on topics exploring the impact of sexual orientation and gender identity on all aspects of family experience – including family structure, relationships, communication, therapy, and functioning.

Aimed at an international audience, the Journal of GLBT Family Studies is interdisciplinary in scope and provides a forum for peer reviewed scholarship from both researchers and practitioners.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Child, Family, and Community Transformations: Findings from Interviews with Mothers of Transgender Girls

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Katherine A., Judith L., Derek

• Gay Men Who Become Fathers via Surrogacy: The Transition to Parenthood

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Kim, Ritchie J., Robert-Jay, Elena

• Children and Adolescents With Same-Gender Parents: A Meta-Analytic Approach in Assessing Outcomes

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Alicia L., Whitney W., Soyeon

• The Effects of Bullying and Peer Victimization on Sexual-Minority and Heterosexual Youths: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis of the Literature

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Alicia L., Soyeon

• Families of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Anthony R., Arnold H., Michael T.

• To Be a Parent: Issues in Family Formation among Gay and Lesbian Adults

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Charlotte J., Rachel G.

• Parental reactions to transgender and gender diverse children: A literature review

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Roberto L., Dani E., Jonathan T., Sharon S., Ellen D. B.

• Increase in GLBTQ Minority Stress Following the 2016 US Presidential Election

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Kirsten A., Johanna L., M. Paz

• Research on Gay and Lesbian Parenting

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Fiona, Charlotte J.

• A Meta-Analysis of Developmental Outcomes for Children of Same-Sex and Heterosexual Parents

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Alicia, Soyeon, Jean