Sexual Satisfaction and Mental Health in Mixed-Orientation Relationships
A Mormon Sample of Sexual Minority Partners
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12759490 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James G Bridges (0000-0002-7298-0904, Kansas State University, corresponding author), G Tyler Lefevor (0000-0003-4510-7306, Rhodes College), Ronald L Schow (0000-0002-2605-2429, Idaho State University) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 515-538 |
| Publication date | 2019-09-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Bisexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1529-9716 • E-ISSN: 1529-9724 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15299716.2019.1669252 |
| OpenAlex | W2977926090 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 43 |
This study explored predictors of sexual satisfaction for sexual minorities within mixed-orientation relationships (MOR) currently affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon). This sample of 272 sexual minorities in mixed-orientation relationships was taken from the larger Four-Options data set. Satisfaction and health within four sexual identity relationship options. The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2018.1531333]. Results indicated that more other-sex sexual attraction and behavior significantly predicted sexual satisfaction indirectly through sexual attraction and sexual aversion to a current partner. Bisexual identified partners reported higher sexual satisfaction than LGB label rejecters, lesbian and gay counterparts, but scored highest on depression and anxiety. Clinicians working with Mormon clients in mixed-orientation relationships can help clients consider the role sexual attraction and aversion may play in their ability to flourish in a mixed-orientation relationship. Family members, non-familial support systems, and church leaders are encouraged to move towards creating a safer space for greater visibility of bisexual-identifying partners within mixed-orientation relationships
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2023 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |