Children of lesbian parents: A research on family triadic interactions

Background: Literature on relational dynamics in lesbian headed families (Bos, et al. 2007; Goldberg, 2009; Chan, et al. 1998) focuses on intergenerational relationships using mainly self-report scales. Only few researches adopt an observational methodology aimed to study family interactions. Our preliminary study is aimed to observe through the Lausanne Trilogue Play (Fivaz-Depeursinge, Corboz-Warnery1999) postnatal family interactions of lesbian headed families. We expect a good internal correlation of LTP scales and a distribution of family alliances similarly to other non-referred families. Method: 10 non-clinical lesbian families procreating through medically assisted procreation (IVF). Families were recruited through associations and forums. The Lausanne Trilogue Play paradigm (LTP Fivaz-Depeursinge, 1999) is coded using Family Alliance Assessment Scale (Favez et al, 2008). Average age: biological mothers 34,4 (Ds: 5, 85); not biological mother 36,6 (Ds: 7,69) and childrens 28,3 months (Ds: 22,08).