Psychological Intimacy in the Lasting Relationships of Heterosexual and Same-Gender Couples
@article{Mackey2000PsychologicalII, title={Psychological Intimacy in the Lasting Relationships of Heterosexual and Same-Gender Couples}, author={Richard A. Mackey and Matthew A. Diemer and Bernard A. O'Brien}, journal={Sex Roles}, year={2000}, volume={43}, pages={201-227} }
This research focused on the meaning of psychological intimacy to partners in heterosexual and same-gender relationships that have lasted for an average of 30 years. In-depth interviews were used to explore the meaning of intimacy to 216 partners in 108 relationships. The participants were whites, blacks, and Mexican-Americans, with Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant religious backgrounds; they were employed in both blue- and white collar occupations.Psychological intimacy was defined as the…
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