Sexual minority stress and changes in relationship quality in same-sex couples

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 989-1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan J. Mohr ◽  
Christopher A. Daly
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Sexual Minority Stress

Stress in the Lives of Same-Sex Couples

2018 ◽  
pp. 70-86
Author(s):  
David M. Frost ◽  
Allen J. LeBlanc
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Social Stress ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Relationship Dissolution ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Seeking Help ◽  
Relational Contexts

Due to the stigmatization of their relationships, people in same-sex couples are at risk for exposure to forms of social stress that those in different-sex couples are not. This chapter discusses how these “couple-level minority stressors,” which may be individually experienced as well as jointly experienced with a partner, may have deleterious effects and lead to relationship dissolution and divorce among same-sex couples. Moreover, it describes potential stress processes emanating from discrepancies in minority stress experiences and stress contagion between partners in same-sex relationships, which may contribute to relationship dissolution in previously unexamined ways. The chapter discusses the role resilience resources may play in same-sex couples’ experiences of minority stress, potentially mediating or moderating its effects on relationship quality, and concludes by considering how better understandings of minority stress in relational contexts can deepen emerging understandings of relationship dissolution in same-sex couples and inform psychological interventions for those seeking help.

scholarly journals Feedback Between Psychological Science and Policy in the Context of Same-Sex Couples

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Adam W. Fingerhut ◽  
David M. Frost
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Marriage Equality ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Science And Policy ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Psychological Science

Psychological science informed recent policy changes granting increased rights for same-sex couples. Understanding that the link between science and policy goes both ways, how should policy inform the next generation of research concerning same-sex couples and sexual minority individuals? This article presents ways that psychological research influenced marriage policy and then puts forth suggestions for future research for the attention of scholars, funders, and policymakers. These include examinations of minority stress in the age of marriage equality; new stressors for same-sex couples including legal divorce; relationship expectations and experiences for emerging adults; and the potential impact of marriage equality for mixed-sex couples including a further challenge to strict gender roles in marriage. The article ends by acknowledging the need for continued application of research to emerging policy questions affecting same-sex couples and sexual minority individuals.

Working with Sexual-Minority Individuals

2010 ◽  
pp. 837-868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Diamond ◽  
Molly R. Butterworth ◽  
Ritch C. Savin-Williams
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Oriented Research

The present chapter provides a review of some of the primary psychological issues confronting sexual minorities (i.e., individuals with same-sex attractions and relationships). Our goal is to provide a flexible set of preliminary questions that can be used to help sexual-minority clients to articulate their own idiosyncratic experiences and give voice to their own unique needs. We begin by addressing two of the most common and important clinical issues faced by sexual minorities: generalized “minority stress” and acceptance and validation from the family of origin. We then turn attention to the vast—and vastly underinvestigated—population of individuals with bisexual attractions and behavior, who actually constitute the majority of the sexual-minority population, despite having been systematically excluded from most prior research. We review the increasing body of research suggesting that individuals with bisexual patterns of attraction and behavior actually face greater mental health risks than those with exclusive same-sex attractions and behavior, and we explore potential processes and mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, focusing particular attention on issues of identity development and transition over the life span. We conclude by outlining a number of areas for future clinically oriented research.

Sexual Minority Stress Scale

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard G. Wight ◽  
Frederick Harig ◽  
Carol S. Aneshensel ◽  
Roger Detels
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Sexual Minority Stress

Children of Same-Sex Couples

2020 ◽  
pp. 230-242
Author(s):  
Debra M. Perez
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
The United States ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Blended Families ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Shared Experiences ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Minority People

As the United States becomes more accepting of sexual minority people, more opportunities have become available for same-sex couples to become parents. Blended families with a new stepparent, planned families via insemination, as well as adoption and fostering are changing what defines a family. As the definition of a family changes, so must the ways in which schools interact with each family type. The shared experiences of sexual minority parents and their children are explored, and recommendations for schools are made.

Couple Interventions for Same-Sex Couples

2019 ◽  
pp. 97-114
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Pepping ◽  
W. Kim Halford ◽  
Anthony Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Minority Stress ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relationship Education ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Future Research Directions

This chapter reviews the emerging field of couple interventions for same-sex couples. It outlines the evidence base for couple relationship education and couple therapy based on research with heterosexual couples. It reviews data pertaining to relationship stability and relationship satisfaction of same-sex couples and also the similarities and differences in the predictors of relationship outcomes between heterosexual and same-sex couples. The differences suggest modifications are required, including addressing the role of external influences on couple functioning, the role of dyadic coping to buffer effects of minority stress, non-monogamous relationships, and managing disclosure of one’s relationship. Currently, there is modest uptake of couple services among same-sex couples, and this chapter offers suggestions to enhance the relevance and inclusivity of couple interventions. It concludes by proposing a number of future research directions, including examining the efficacy of couple interventions for same-sex couples and evaluating innovations to increase same-sex couples’ access to services.

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