TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the nature of same-sex relationships
AU - Quam, Jean K.
AU - Whitford, Gary S.
AU - Dziengel, Lake E.
AU - Knochel, Kelly Abel
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2010/11
Y1 - 2010/11
N2 - This study explored the relationship structure and experiences of 145 people in the United States, aged 50 and above, in long-term, same-sex relationships. A survey assessed relationship satisfaction and roles, caregiving, shared assets, and relationship protection and support. The ENRICH couple scales revealed high scores in communication, conflict resolution, and couple satisfaction. Most participants had taken steps to protect shared assets and assign legal authority to their partners. Participants expressed differing views regarding marriage. This study reveals distinctions based on gender and age that will inform practice with this population.
AB - This study explored the relationship structure and experiences of 145 people in the United States, aged 50 and above, in long-term, same-sex relationships. A survey assessed relationship satisfaction and roles, caregiving, shared assets, and relationship protection and support. The ENRICH couple scales revealed high scores in communication, conflict resolution, and couple satisfaction. Most participants had taken steps to protect shared assets and assign legal authority to their partners. Participants expressed differing views regarding marriage. This study reveals distinctions based on gender and age that will inform practice with this population.
KW - GLBT populations/issues
KW - Relationship
KW - Same-sex
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U2 - 10.1080/01634372.2010.518664
DO - 10.1080/01634372.2010.518664
M3 - Article
C2 - 20972927
AN - SCOPUS:77958608428
SN - 0163-4372
VL - 53
SP - 702
EP - 722
JO - Journal of Gerontological Social Work
JF - Journal of Gerontological Social Work
IS - 8
ER -