Dinámica familiar, estado emocional y psicológico de un hijo homosexual desde la salud mental: Un estudio de caso.

Abstract

This monograph aims to explore perceptions of family dynamics when having a homosexual son or daughter and how this affects the emotional and psychological state of the child. Hence, a family with a homosexual member, an extended family member and a member of the nuclear family is included. A semi-structured interview previously validated through expert judgment was applied to these families. This research is based on a qualitative approach under a descriptive case study design. Regarding the interpretation of the results, the technique of content analysis was used, with which the previously selected categories were taken into account (family, homosexual orientation, emotional development, strengths of emotional development, weaknesses of emotional development, improvements in family dynamics). This allowed us to conclude that: family dynamics significantly influence the presence of positive emotional states and therefore the mental health of the homosexual member. Evidence that, when healthy relationships exist, these are reflected in the perceptions of each member and therefore in the level of acceptance of the homosexual son or daughter.