@article{ref1,
title="Can spouses buffer the impact of discrimination on depressive symptoms? An examination of same-sex and different-sex marriages",
journal="Society and mental health",
year="2019",
author="Donnelly, Rachel and Robinson, Brandon A. and Umberson, Debra",
volume="9",
number="2",
pages="192-210",
abstract="Discrimination due to personal characteristics (e.g., gender, sexuality, appearance) is a common yet stressful experience that is detrimental to mental health. Prior work has not considered how spouses in same- and different-sex marriages help each other cope with discrimination despite the importance of marriage for managing stress and adversity. We analyze survey data collected from both spouses in same-sex and different-sex marriages within the United States (N = 836 individuals) to examine whether support from spouses weakens the impact of discrimination on depressive symptoms. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that discrimination contributes to depressive symptoms, but greater support from spouses buffers the mental health consequences of discrimination. Individuals in same-sex marriages report more spousal support than individuals in different-sex marriages, even after accounting for experiences of discrimination. Same-sex couples may get needed spousal support, whereas women married to men receive the least spousal support and may be vulnerable to stressors that challenge mental health.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2156-8693",
doi="10.1177/2156869318800157",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2156869318800157"
}