Same-sex couple's experiences with homonegativity

Michael G. Dudley; Sharon S. Rostosky; Ellen D.B. Riggle; Julie M. Duhigg; Carolyn Brodnicki; Russell Couch

doi:10.1300/J461v01n04_04

Same-sex couple's experiences with homonegativity

Michael G. Dudley, Sharon S. Rostosky, Ellen D.B. Riggle, Julie M. Duhigg, Carolyn Brodnicki, Russell Couch

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Abstract

Same-sex couples face many challenges in forming and maintaining committed relationships. Challenges unique to same-sex couples include experiences with homonegativity. Sixteen same-sex couples were asked to share their experiences with homonegativity that had an influence on their relational commitment. Data from their conversations were analyzed using Consensual Qualitative Research methodology (Hill, Thompson, & Williams, 1997). Analyses revealed that same-sex couples commonly experienced homonegativity from general societal sources and family of origin. Additionally, some couples experienced homonegativity from religious and legal sources. The implications of these results for relational commitment and future research on same-sex couple relationships are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	61-78
Number of pages	18
Journal	Journal of GLBT Family Studies
Volume	1
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J461v01n04_04
State	Published - 2005

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Funding Information:
This research study was funded by the American Psychological Foundation’s Wayne F. Placek Award (2000; Sharon S. Rostosky, PI).

Funding

This research study was funded by the American Psychological Foundation’s Wayne F. Placek Award (2000; Sharon S. Rostosky, PI).

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American Psychological Foundation

Keywords

Discrimination
Family relationships
Gay couples
Homonegativity
Lesbian couples
Minority stress
Relationship commitment
Same-sex couples

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Gender Studies
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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