Partnership Dynamics of LGB People and Heterosexuals: Patterns of First Partnership Formation and First Cohabitation.

ABSTRACT: In this study we examine partnership dynamics among people with different sexual orientations in Germany. More specifically, we explore the process of first partnership formation and first cohabitation among men and women who self-identify as heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Given the various discriminations against same-sex lifestyles, and the limited opportunities to meet potential partners, we assume that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people form partnerships later in life and less frequently than heterosexuals. We further expect that the constantly improving social and legal climate for sexual minorities will lead to a reduction in differences in partnership behaviour by sexual orientation. We use retrospectively reported partnership biographies from the German Socio-Economic Pa

SUBMITTER: Bohr J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951183 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature