Experiences of sexual minority and gender diverse individuals in romantic relationships : heeding a global call / edited by Ashley K. Randall, Pamela J. Lannutti.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Randall, Ashley K., editor.

Lannutti, Pamela J., 1974- editor.

Series:

Advances in personal relationships (Cambridge, England)

Advances in personal relationships

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sexual minorities.

Interpersonal relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 306 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

The lived experiences of sexual minority and gender diverse (SMGD) people in romantic relationships remain relatively understudied compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Existing research has predominantly focused on cisgender gay or lesbian individuals, particularly those who identify as White, resulting in significant gaps in our understanding of diverse SMGD experiences. This volume pioneers an effort to address this gap by uniting interdisciplinary researchers to examine key aspects of SMGD individuals' lives and relationships across 12 countries. Specifically, this book focuses on the individual well-being, relational well-being, social support, and dyadic coping of SMGD people. The book's insightful findings are invaluable to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone striving for a more equitable global society.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Series information

Title page

Imprints page

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables

List of Contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The SMGD-MN Study

Contents of the Volume

Conclusion

Authors' Positionalities

References

1 Conducting Multi-nation Research: Methodological and Statistical Considerations

Reasons to Conduct Multi-nation Studies

The SMGD-MN Research Project

Considerations for Multi-nation Research Studies

Concluding Remarks

Part I Considerations for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Living in Specific Countries

2 Austria

Austria's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD Individuals in Austria

Synthesis of Findings Relating to Minority Stress and Well-being

Future Directions

3 Brazil

Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD People in Brazil

Current Socio-political Context for SM and GD Individuals in Brazil

Synthesis of Findings on Minority Stress and Well-being

4 India

India's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD People in India

Synthesis of Findings Related to Minority Stress, Individual Well-being, and Relational Well-being

5 Indonesia

Indonesia's Historical Context and Policies Related to SM and GD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD Individuals in Indonesia

Synthesis of Findings Related to Minority Stress, Individual and Relational Well-being

Future Directions.

References

6 Italy

Italy's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD People in Italy

7 Malaysia

Malaysia's Historical Context and Policies Related to SM and GD Individuals

The Current Socio-political Context for SM and GD People in Malaysia

Synthesis of Findings Related to Associations between Minority Stress, Individual Well-being, and Relational Well-being

8 Portugal

Portugal's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD Individuals in Portugal

Synthesis of Findings Related to Minority Stress and Well-being

9 Switzerland

Switzerland's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD Individuals in Switzerland

Synthesis of Findings on the Associations between Minority Stress, Individual Well-being, and Relational Well-being

10 Türkiye

Türkiye's Historical Context and Policies Related to SM and GD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SGMD People in Türkiye

Synthesis of Findings Relating to Minority Stress, Individual Well-being, and Relational Well-being

11 United States

The USA's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD People in the United States

Part II Looking toward the Future

12 Nigeria

Nigeria's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD People in Nigeria

Synthesis of Findings Relating to Minority Stress and Individual and Relational Well-being

13 South Africa

South Africa's Historical Context and Policies Related to SMGD Individuals

Current Socio-political Context for SMGD People in South Africa

14 Future Directions on the Study of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals

Future Research Topics

Future Research Methods

Translating Research into Meaningful Actions

15 Summary of Implications for Researchers, Clinicians, and Policymakers

SMGD People and Their Relationships

Summary of Implications for Research

Summary of Implications for Clinical Interventions

Implications for Policymaking

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 07 Mar 2025).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781009345743

1009345745

9781009345798

1009345796

9781009345774

100934577X

OCLC:

1508838517