Stress and Relationship Functioning in Same ‐Sex Couples: The Vulnerabilities of Internalized Homophobia and Outness

ConclusionHypotheses were partially supported; high levels of internalized homophobia and low outness were shown to be potential enduring vulnerabilities for individuals in a same‐sex relationship.
ImplicationsHelping same‐sex couples cope with their own and their partner's daily stress, as well as working to decrease internalized homophobia while increasing openness about their sexuality, may help to promote relational functioning.

Source: Family Relations - February 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Casey J. Totenhagen, Ashley K. Randall, Kayla Lloyd Tags: Original Article Source Type: research