The Relationships of Cohabiting Lesbian and Heterosexual Couples: A Comparison.

Schneider, Margaret S.

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ERIC Number: EJ344966

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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The Relationships of Cohabiting Lesbian and Heterosexual Couples: A Comparison.

Schneider, Margaret S.

Psychology of Women Quarterly, v10 n3 p234-39 Sep 1986

The relationships of cohabiting lesbian couples and cohabiting heterosexual couples were compared on three dimensions - Durability, Interdependence, and Equality. The lesbian relationships tended to be somewhat less durable and interdependent but more equal. Reasons for these differences are discussed. (Author)

Descriptors: Affection, Homosexuality, Interpersonal Relationship, Lesbianism, Life Satisfaction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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