Measuring Relationship Satisfaction: Is it Possible for Black Gay Male Couples to be Satisfied in a Relationship?

Edwards, Willie J.

doi:10.1080/01639625.2016.1156983

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“…In addition, relationship functioning among SMPOC did not vary based on relationship design (Edwards, 2016; Parsons et al, 2012; Stults, 2019). As discussed previously, consensual nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships are more common among gay and bisexual men (Haupert et al, 2017).…”

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“…Similarly, the limited research on SMPOC in relationships indicates the role that race, culture, ethnicity, and religion can play in these relationships. Overall, SMPOC report high quality and positively functioning romantic relationships (Edwards, 2016; Parsons et al, 2012; Stults, 2019). As with all couples, effective coping and good communication between partners are key to couples’ relationship functioning (Rosenthal & Starks, 2015; Stachowski & Stephenson, 2015).…”

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“…Overall, romantic relationships among SMPOC have generally been shown to be of high quality (i.e., high trust, emotional connection, commitment) and high functioning (i.e., good communication, adaptability, and low conflict; Edwards, 2016; Parsons et al, 2012; Stults, 2019; n = 4). For example, researchers surveyed 42 Black American men in relationships with men (19 couples) about their relationship duration, quality, and functioning.…”

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“…In the American Psychological Association’s newly released Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons (APA, 2021), a number of guidelines directly relate to couples and call attention to the need for more research with SMPOC in relationships. Although SMPOC’s relationships function like—and are similar in quality to—those of their White peers (e.g., Edwards, 2016; Parsons et al, 2012; Stults, 2019), SMPOC face key challenges that clinicians must acknowledge and understand. For instance, the first guideline discusses the importance of acknowledging multiple identities in addition to an individual’s sexual orientation.…”

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“…The majority of these men reported being in a monogamous relationship (71%) and feeling very satisfied with the sexual dynamics of their current relationship (73%). Lastly, almost all of the couples reported high relationship functionality and quality in terms of commitment, trust, intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution (Edwards, 2016).…”

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Relationship functioning of sexual minority people of color.

Tornello¹

2021

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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Over the past 10 years, research on sexual minority (SM) or same-sex/gender couples has increased. However, this research has largely reflected White SM couples' experiences via majority White SM participant samples. To highlight the dearth of scholarship on Sexual Minority People of Color (SMPOC) in relationship research, this article provides a review and critique of the empirical literature from January 2010 to June 2020 on the factors associated with romantic relationship functioning among SMPOC. Studies were included for review if they focused on aspects of relationship functioning among SMPOC by centering one racial or ethnic minority population (n = 5) or by utilizing a sample that consisted of 39.9% (U.S. population rate) of racial and ethnic minority participants (n = 10). In total, 15 articles met the inclusion criteria for this review, representing 4.1% of the literature on relationship quality among SM couples. Similar to the research of predominately White SM couples, studies featuring SMPOC indicated high functioning and satisfying romantic relationships, although their dual marginalization required them to navigate unique experiences and challenges. Researchers and practitioners need to account for the role that cultural values, norms, and structures, along with systematic bias and historical contexts, have on the experiences of SMPOC in relationships. Limitations, clinical implications, and recommendations for future research are discussed. Public Significance StatementThis review explores the empirical research on the relationship functioning of Sexual Minority People of Color (SMPOC) in Western countries, from 2010 to 2020. The dearth of research on SMPOC in relationships highlights the importance of accounting for racial, ethnic, and cultural structures, beliefs, and roles within relationships research. Clinical and research implications of a homogenous narrative, a call for broader intersectionality, and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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Section: State Of Empirical Research On Smpoc and Relationship Functi...mentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Implications For Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: State Of Empirical Research On Smpoc and Relationship Functi...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Psychological Practicementioning

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Relationship functioning of sexual minority people of color.

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2021

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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A Systematic Review of Black American Same-Sex Couples Research: Laying the Groundwork for Culturally-Specific Research and Interventions

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Johnson³

2021

The Journal of Sex Research

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This article presents the findings of a systematic review of the empirical literature related to Black American same-sex couples (BASCs). We found 16 articles that met inclusion criteria. Most articles were published in journals that focused on interdisciplinary studies, HIV/AIDS, and couples and families' studies. Approximately 63% of the articles reported external funding support. However, only one of these grants was awarded to a Black investigator. Articles predominately focused on BASCs composed of Black sexual minority men residing in major U.S. cities. Only 25% of the articles focused on couples where both partners were Black. Most studies were cross-sectional, used convenience samples, and were reported without mention of a theoretical framework that explicated the philosophical assumptions that guided the research. The articles focused on a range of topics such as resilience, relationship dynamics, couplelevel social support, rituals with extended families, and partner-health associations. The implications of these findings for advancing culturally-specific behavioral and social science health research and interventions with BASCs are presented.

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