Queer Kinships, Intentional Families: Defining and Exploring the Coparenting Alliance Model (CAM)

Albert Thomey, Lito E. Michalopoulou, Remos Armaos, Alexandros Maragakis, Department of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, American College of Greece, Department Chair, The Chicago School

Journal of Family Issues

Published online on February 20, 2026

Abstract

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As diverse family structures are increasingly prominent, the purpose of this study was to introduce the Coparenting Alliance Model (CAM) as a family framework. This qualitative research explored the lived experiences of five gay and lesbian individuals, ...