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11 - United States

from Part I - Considerations for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Living in Specific Countries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2025

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Emma Calveri ,
Yuvamathi Gandhi ,
Steven Samrock ,
Ashley K. Randall  and
Pamela J. Lannutti
Edited by
Ashley K. Randall  and
Pamela J. Lannutti
Ashley K. Randall
Affiliation:
Arizona State University
Pamela J. Lannutti
Affiliation:
Widener University, Pennsylvania
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Summary

The chapter begins with a review of the historical and current socio-political context for sexual minority and gender diverse (SMGD) individuals living in the United States, followed by relevant research on the associations between minority stress and well-being. A particular focus is devoted to presenting data collected as part of the SMGD-MN study. The chapter concludes with recommendations for future psychological research with SMGD communities living in the United States.

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Sexual minoritygender diverseminority stresswell-beingsocial supportdyadic copingUnited States
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Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
Heeding a Global Call
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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