Relationship satisfaction in lesbian couples: Review, methodological critique, and research agenda

There has been increased interest in and attention to understanding the characteristics associated with relationship satisfaction among same-sex couples. This review examines the individual, couple, and external factors associated with relationship satisfaction among contemporary lesbian couples, hi...

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Published inJournal of lesbian studies Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 7 - 29
Main Author Lavner, Justin A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Routledge 02.01.2017
Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects
Behavioral Research
Couples
Female
Gays & lesbians
Homosexuality, Female - psychology
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Lesbian
literature review
Personal Satisfaction
relationship satisfaction
Same sex marriage
same-sex couples
Lesbian
relationship satisfaction
literature review
same-sex couples
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Summary:There has been increased interest in and attention to understanding the characteristics associated with relationship satisfaction among same-sex couples. This review examines the individual, couple, and external factors associated with relationship satisfaction among contemporary lesbian couples, highlighting domains such as internalized homophobia, personality, communication, conflict, sex, stress, and social support. I discuss methodological concerns and future directions to advance research in this area.
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ISSN:1089-4160
1540-3548
DOI:10.1080/10894160.2016.1142348