Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
Heeding a Global Call

Discover interdisciplinary research on sexual minority and gender diverse people's lives and relationships across 12 countries.

Ashley K. Randall (Edited by), Pamela J. Lannutti (Edited by)

9781009345750, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 13 March 2025

322 pages
23.5 x 16 x 2.4 cm, 0.59 kg

The lived experiences of sexual minority and gender diverse (SMGD) people in romantic relationships remain relatively understudied compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Existing research has predominantly focused on cisgender gay or lesbian individuals, particularly those who identify as White, resulting in significant gaps in our understanding of diverse SMGD experiences. This volume pioneers an effort to address this gap by uniting interdisciplinary researchers to examine key aspects of SMGD individuals' lives and relationships across 12 countries. Specifically, this book focuses on the individual well-being, relational well-being, social support, and dyadic coping of SMGD people. The book's insightful findings are invaluable to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone striving for a more equitable global society.

Introduction Ashley K. Randall and Pamela J. Lannutti
1. Conducting Multi-Nation Research: Methodological and Statistical Considerations Tamás Martos, Orsolya Rosta-Filep, Gabriel A. León, Kata Orbán and Barani Kanth
Part I. Considerations for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Living in Specific Countries: 2. Austria Magdalena Siegel and Martina Zemp
3. Brazil Amanda Londero Santos and Jean Carlos Natividade
4. India Barani Kanth and Thasfiya Alavi
5. Indonesia Nikodemus O. Budiman, Pingkan C. B. Rumondor, Aryo Edhie Nugroho and Nangoi Priscilla Francis
6. Italy Stefano Isolani and Claudia Chiarolanza
7. Malaysia Ching Sin Siau, Muhamad Nur Fariduddin, Sin How Lim, Rosediani Muhamad, Bee Seok Chua, Mimi Fitriana and Wah Yun Low
8. Portugal Jorge Gato, Alda Portugal, Luciana Sotero, Daniel Seabra, Ana Paula Relvas
9. Switzerland Alja Pehar and Nathalie Meuwly
10. Turkey S. Burcu Özgülük Üçok and Yusuf Barburoğlu
11. United States Emma Calveri, Yuvamathi Gandhi, Steven Samrock, Ashley K. Randall and Pamela Lannutti
Part II. Looking Towards the Future: 12. Nigeria Abayomi O. Olaseni and Juan A. Nel
13. South Africa Juan A. Nel, Abayomi Oladele Olaseni and Tinyiko T. Mathebula
14. Future Directions on the Study of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Yachao Li and Sarah W. Whitton
15. Summary of Implications for Researchers, Clinicians, and Policy Makers Sharon G. Horne and Sherry Rostosky.

Subject Areas: Social, group or collective psychology [JMH]