Citation

Frost DM, Meyer IH, Hammack PL. Emerg. Adulthood 2015; 3(1): 3-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/2167696814535915

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Researchers have yet to account for the potentially unique experiences of emerging adults who are in or seeking to be in a relationship with a same-sex romantic partner. This article articulates an agenda for research focused on better understanding and addressing the health and well-being of emerging adults in or pursuing same-sex romantic relationships. We provide a general summary of what is known about health and well-being in same-sex relationships, followed by an overview of the current and changing social climate surrounding same-sex relationships. We point out how recent historical changes present sexual minority emerging adults with unique relational benefits and challenges that have not been examined within the social and health sciences. We conclude by proposing a set of research questions to help develop knowledge needed to improve the health and well-being of emerging adults in or pursuing same-sex relationships.

Language: en