Sexuality-Specific Social Support, Degree of Outness and Internalized Binegativity as Predictors of the Relationship Satisfaction of Bisexual Individuals
Abstract
Despite the prevalence of bisexuality, there is relatively little research that focuses on this population; instead research seems to primarily include lesbians and gays in both their sample and target population. After careful examination of the current literature, this project examines the effects of internalized binegativity, sexuality-specific social support, and degree of outness on the romantic relationship satisfaction of individuals identifying as bisexual. Study participants included a sample of adults over the age of 18 who were in a romantic relationship for over six months, and were attracted to both men and women. Through a multiple regression analysis, the researchers found that higher internalized binegativity was associated with lower relationship satisfaction. Suggestions for future utilization of the proposed model and the clinical implications of the findings are also discussed.
Degree
M.S.
Advisors
Edwards, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Behavioral psychology|LGBTQ studies|Psychology
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