On guard
Public versus private affection-sharing experiences in same-sex, gender-diverse, and mixed-sex relationships
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2931940 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen L Blair (0000-0002-8602-098X, Trent University, corresponding author), Odessa Mckenna (0000-0002-3670-1867, University of Ottawa), D Holmberg (0000-0003-0349-9786, Acadia University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 2914-2938 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/02654075221090678 |
| PMID | 35991526 |
| OpenAlex | W4224211883 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 50 |
This study compared public versus private affection-sharing experiences of individuals in mixed-sex ( N = 1018), same-sex ( N = 561), and gender-diverse ( N = 96) relationships. Private affection-sharing was similar across groups, except those in mixed-sex relationships reported somewhat less comfort doing so. Despite having a stronger desire to engage in public affection-sharing, those in same-sex and gender-diverse relationships shared public affection less frequently, were less comfortable doing so, refrained from doing so more often, and experienced much higher levels of vigilance related to public affection-sharing, compared to those in mixed-sex relationships. Heightened PDA-related vigilance may have health consequences, as higher levels were associated with worse psychological and physical well-being in all groups. However, individuals in same-sex relationships showed weaker associations between vigilance and well-being than those in mixed-sex relationships, suggesting possible resilience. Still, engaging in vigilance may take its toll, potentially serving as a mechanism through which minority stress works its effects. When we controlled for PDA-related vigilance, psychological and physical well-being levels in same-sex relationships increased relative to mixed-sex peers
Affection · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Vigilance (psychology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |