Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Couples in the Military: A Post-DADT Examination of Relationship Health, Perceived Community Acceptance, and Mission Readiness

Abstract

The purpose of our study is to deliver a current, evidence-based understanding of the functioning of LGB couples in the Air Force community to U.S. military and civilian leadership. We anticipate that improved understanding will help focus efforts, make improvements, and ultimately contribute to a more effective armed forces. In terms of scope, we will use a two-stage, mixed methods design. Stage 1 will be a qualitative study of 50 LGB Air Force using semi-structured phone or video. Stage 2 will be a quantitative study testing hypotheses regarding risk and protective factors (at multiple ecological levels) predicting relationship and individual outcomes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1150358

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  • Jeffrey A. Cigrang

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  • Wright State University

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  • Air Force
  • Biomedical Research
  • Communities
  • Contracts
  • Data Management
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Families (Human)
  • Homosexuality
  • Information Operations
  • Instructors
  • Law
  • Leadership
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  • Maryland
  • Minority Groups
  • Professional Development
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Social Psychology
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  • Technology Transfer
  • Training
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