Regnerus' study on the impact of same-sex relationships on children is an example of the ways that research have political consequences because
A) The research found that young adults who had same-sex parents had worse social, emotional, and relationship outcomes.
B) The results were not focused on children but young adults.
C) Regnerus' measurement strategy was questionable.
D) The findings were used to argue against the legalization of same-sex marriage.

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Regnerus' study was used by opponents of same-sex marriage to argue against its legalization, despite criticisms of his measurement strategy and the fact that the study did not actually focus on children raised by same-sex parents, but rather on young adults who may have had any exposure to same-sex relationships during their upbringing.

Regnerus' Study on the Impact of Same-Sex Relationships on Children