Interracial Same-Sex Couples' Perceptions of Stress and Coping: An Exploratory Study
Titel:
Interracial Same-Sex Couples' Perceptions of Stress and Coping: An Exploratory Study
Auteur:
Rostosky, Sharon S. Riggle, Ellen D. B. Savage, Todd A. Roberts, Staci D. Singletary, Gilbert
Verschenen in:
Journal of GLBT family studies
Paginering:
Jaargang 4 (2008) nr. 3 pagina's 277-299
Jaar:
2008-08-12
Inhoud:
Thirteen interracial same-sex couples (8 male, 5 female) participated in a 30-minute dyadic conversation focused on perceptions of stress and coping in their relationship. A qualitative analysis of the transcribed conversations revealed that the majority of couples experienced both race-related and sexual identity-related stress. Almost half of the couples perceived that their identities as same-sex couples were the source of more stress than their identities as interracial couples. Across the full sample, couples described using five coping strategies, including seeking support, meaning-making, using humor, active problem-solving, and avoidance. Implications for future research and culturally competent practice are discussed.