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Comparative efficacy of the relationship checkup for same-gender couples
Katherine A Lenger1, Erica A Mitchell2, Patricia N E Roberson3
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Summary
The relationship checkup intervention is equally effective for same-gender and different-gender couples. This brief program improves relationship health for all couples, regardless of sexual orientation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Relationship Science
- LGBTQIA2S+ Health
Background:
- Same-gender couples experience unique sexual minority stressors impacting relationship health.
- These stressors can be amplified in regions with social and legal biases against the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
- Brief relationship interventions are effective but often developed for different-gender couples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effectiveness and acceptability of the relationship checkup intervention for same-gender couples compared to different-gender couples.
- To determine if the unadapted relationship checkup is as impactful for same-gender couples.
- To assess relationship functioning and intervention satisfaction across couple types.
Main Methods:
- A subsample of 64 committed couples (32 same-gender, 32 different-gender) from a larger study was analyzed.
- Propensity score matching was used to equate groups on demographic variables (race, poverty, marital, parenting status).
- Relationship functioning and intervention satisfaction were measured pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Same-gender and different-gender couples showed similar baseline relationship functioning.
- Both groups demonstrated comparable improvements in relationship functioning one month post-intervention.
- Satisfaction with and perceived helpfulness of the relationship checkup were similar for both couple types.
Conclusions:
- The relationship checkup intervention is equally effective and acceptable for same-gender and different-gender couples.
- The unadapted intervention appears suitable for diverse couples, including those with unique sexual minority stressors.
- Findings support the broad applicability of the relationship checkup for enhancing relationship health.
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