Relationship satisfaction in lesbian couples /
This exploratory study surveyed 129 lesbians who were in a
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=742745561&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=2945&RQT=309&VName=PQD |
| Summary: | This exploratory study surveyed 129 lesbians who were in a current relationship lasting at least six months, and who lived with their partners. The survey consisted of questions on psychological health, relationship satisfaction, and demographics. An attempt was made to replicate Kurdek's work on relationship satisfaction, to examine the effect of gender roles on relationship satisfaction, and to examine the effect of childhood sexual abuse on relationship satisfaction. Kurdek's findings on marital satisfaction were partially replicated. Gender roles did not affect relationship satisfaction in this sample. Sexual abuse did not affect relationship satisfaction in this sample. There was no significant differences between couples containing abuse survivors and couples without abuse survivors. However, approximately 75 percent of the sample was sexually abused. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Psychology". |
| Physical Description: | vii, 165 leaves ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |