As hypothesized, fathers with a stronger masculinity orientation (i.e., adherence to traditional male gender norms, such as independence, assertiveness, and physical strength) reported that they would be more likely to reject their LG child. They were asked how they would personally react if, one day, their child disclosed their LG identity to them. Participants were 134 German fathers (28 to 60years) of a minor child. The present study examined associations between fathers’ masculinity orientation and their anticipated reaction toward their child’s coming out as lesbian or gay (LG). Department of Psychology, University of Trier, Trier, Germany.
