Abstract
This study examined factors accounting for variance in levels of the integration of the parental identity and the sexual identity among 77 gay fathers from the Province of Quebec (Canada). The findings indicated that, as compared to fathers who reported low levels of integration of their dual identities, fathers who reported high levels of integration were more likely to report shame relative to their sexual identity, have come out to their children, and have planned parenthood after developing a gay identity. In addition, they reported higher degrees of parental competence and psychological adaptation, but lower levels of warmth with their children. Also, they were more likely to be cohabiting with a partner and received higher levels of support from family and friends. Regression analyses indicated that five factors accounted for unique variance in identity integration: levels of shame of being a gay man, coming out to children, family planning after developing a gay identity, parental competence, and warmth relationship with children. The findings were discussed with reference to factors that hinder the integration of parental and sexual identities among gay men.
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