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Introduction
My research involves exploring the unique experiences of subgroups within the LGBTQ community, such as how bisexual women’s same-sex relationships differ from those of lesbians and how queer men of color navigate racism on queer dating/social apps.
Education
August 2017 - August 2021
August 2012 - August 2016
August 2008 - May 2012
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Relationship education represents a promising, nonstigmatizing approach to promoting the health and stability of same-sex couples. A new culturally sensitive adaptation of relationship education was developed specifically for female same-sex couples (The Strengthening Same-Sex Relationships Program, Female version; SSSR-F). SSSR-F includes adaptati...
Relationship education, effective in improving relationship quality among different-sex couples, represents a promising and nonstigmatizing approach to promoting the health and stability of same-sex couples. A new culturally sensitive relationship education program was developed specifically for male same-sex couples, which includes adaptations of...
Individuals that perceive stigma surrounding their identity and fear rejection of support requests may experience a paradox whereby they seek support indirectly from support networks (friends and family) to avoid rejection and are met with unsupportive responses. This study extended this paradox to sexual minorities using survey data from a sample...
A senior honors thesis that examined the intragroup attitudes held by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community along with factors that influence such attitudes.