Meanings attributed to stable romantic relationships among young homosexual males

Authors

  • Geysa Cristina Marcelino Nascimento Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM)
  • Fabio Scorsolini-Comin Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/ctc.2019.121.03

Abstract

The objective of this study was to understand the meanings attributed to stable romantic relationships among young homosexual males. We interviewed 17 homosexual men, with ages averaging 25.5, who were in stable relationships averaging 3.6 years. We used two tools: The Life History Technique and Semi-structured Interview. From the analysis of the thematic content, we noted that the concept of stable relationship gained various facets, allowing the analysis that they are not only social/religious issues, which may define a status, but especially the daily experiences and how the couple perceives themselves. Among the essential factors for the constitution and maintenance of these relationships over time, aspects emerged include respect, complicity, love, as well as shared plans and expectations. One of the aspects that deserve to be highlighted in this theme is fidelity. The conflicts in these relationships must be investigated in future studies.

Keywords: homosexuals; dating; conjugality.

Author Biographies

Geysa Cristina Marcelino Nascimento, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM)

Psicóloga, formanda pela Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Mestranda em Psicologia pela mesma instituição. Membro do PROSA - Laboratório de Investigações sobre Práticas Dialógicas e Relacionamentos Interpessoais

Fabio Scorsolini-Comin, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM)

Coordenador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia (PPGP-UFTM)Departamento de Psicologia - Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
PROSA - Laboratório de Investigações sobre Práticas Dialógicas e Relacionamentos Interpessoais

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Published

2019-04-08

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2019): Jan-Apr

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