Measuring Relationship Satisfaction: Is it Possible for Black Gay Male Couples to be Satisfied in a Relationship?. Issue 8 (2nd August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Edwards, Willie J.
• Is Part Of: Deviant behavior. Volume 37:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 931
• Page End: 951
• Publication Date: 2016-08-02
• Subjects: Deviant behavior -- Periodicals; 302.54205
• DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2016.1156983
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9625

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the satisfaction of forty-two Black gay males who acknowledged that they were presently in a same-sex relationship, identifying themselves as a couple. This study challenged some of the myths and stereotypes associated with gay males and their relational experiences. This study used a questionnaire to gather descriptive information about the participants' relationship satisfaction, dyadic adjustment, longevity of the relationship, monogamy or sexual-exclusivity, and future possibilities of the present relationship. Seventy-nine percent ( N = 33) of the participants had been in their present relationship at least four years or longer.