An intersectional approach to understanding minority stressors and relationship quality in sexual and gender minority women's same-gender interracial/interethnic intimate relationships
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Interracial/interethnic same-gender relationships expose women to unique minority stressors. These stressors, including stigma and lack of support, are linked to lower relationship satisfaction for women in same-gender relationships.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Relationship Science
Background
- Intersectionality theory posits that marginalized identities (sexual orientation, gender, race, ethnicity) create synergistic minority stressors.
- These stressors can impact both individual well-being and romantic relationship dynamics.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine stressors and relationship satisfaction in women within same-gender relationships.
- To determine if these associations differ based on the racial/ethnic composition of the couple.
Main Methods
- A sample of 622 women in same-gender relationships was surveyed.
- 33.4% of participants were in interracial/interethnic relationships.
- Individual and relationship-level minority stressors and relationship satisfaction were assessed.
Main Results
- Women in interracial/interethnic same-gender relationships reported higher relationship stigma compared to those in monoracial relationships.
- Individual general stressors and relationship-level stressors (lack of support, familial integration) were associated with decreased relationship satisfaction.
- Findings highlight the impact of minority stress on relationship quality.
Conclusions
- Intersectional minority stressors uniquely affect women in interracial/interethnic same-gender relationships.
- Relationship-level interventions are needed to support diverse populations facing multiple stressors.
- Further dyadic research is recommended to understand partner-level stress processes.
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