Study reveals high desire for marriage among LGBTQ+ young adults

A new study by the Pew Research Center indicates that, a decade after the legalization of same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court, marriage remains a significant aspiration for LGBTQ+ individuals. The research, conducted in January and February, shows that 59% of LGBTQ+ adults under 50 who have never been married express a desire to marry someday, a figure comparable to their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts (63%).

The study also explored attitudes toward having children. It found that LGBTQ+ adults under 50 without children are less inclined than their non-LGBTQ+ peers to want children in the future (33% vs. 47%).

Conversely, a higher percentage of LGBTQ+ adults indicated that they do not wish to have children (39% vs. 23%).

Among divorced, widowed, or separated individuals under 50, LGBTQ+ adults are more likely than non-LGBTQ+ adults to express a desire to remarry (46% vs. 33%).

Age also plays a role in these aspirations. Both LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ adults aged 18-29 are more likely than those aged 30-49 to express a desire for marriage and children.

The study highlights the continued importance of marriage within the LGBTQ+ community and offers valuable insights into family planning preferences among younger generations.

The full report can be read here.