Family reaction to coming out (FRCO): A Spanish adaptation and validation of perceived parental reactions scale.

ABSTRACT: Family reactions to coming out can affect the mental health of individuals who disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. Therefore, it is important to have an appropriate tool to assess them. The Perceived Parental Reactions Scale (PPRS) assessed perceived parental reactions to the disclosure of gay, lesbian, or bisexual sexual orientation by their children. We adapted the PPRS so that it can be answered by any individual belonging to a sexual or gender minority, and can be answered regarding any member of the family, not just parents. A total of 2627 individuals from Spain participated in this study, with a mean age of 31.59 (SD = 11.26). Participants completed the adapted PPRS questionnaire, now named the Family Reaction to Coming Out (FRCO). The FRCO assessed family reaction

SUBMITTER: Nebot-Garcia JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781997 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature