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Exploring the Relationship Among Mental Health Concerns, Social Support, and Relationship Satisfaction in Female Same-Sex Couples
Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling
  • Kassie R. Terrell, University of North Florida
  • Suzanne M. Dugger, University of Mississippi
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2-2018
Abstract

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship among internal factors (mental health concerns) that affect relationship satisfaction and contextual factors (social support) that affect relationship satisfaction in female same-sex couples (N = 99). Correlation and regression analyses indicated significant relationships among the variables. Specifically, mental health concerns were negatively correlated with relationship satisfaction whereas social support was positively correlated with relationship satisfaction. Mental health concerns and social support were found to be significant predictors of relationship satisfaction. Implications for practitioners are provided.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1080/15538605.2018.1421113
E-ISSN
15538338
Citation Information
Terrell, & Dugger, S. M. (2018). Exploring the Relationship Among Mental Health Concerns, Social Support, and Relationship Satisfaction in Female Same-Sex Couples. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 12(1), 51–65. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538605.2018.1421113