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Intact Marriages in Which One Partner Experiences Same-Sex Attraction: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study

Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia, markyar{at}regent.edu

Christine H. Gow

Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Edward B. Davis

Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia

This study is a 5-year follow-up study of intact, heterosexually married couples in which one partner reports same-sex attraction and both partners report satisfaction with their marriage. Twenty-four participants provided information on their experiences in marriage. Participants in the original study were identified through purposeful sampling and completed questionnaires using mixed quantitative and qualitative methodologies to provide examination of mixed orientation marriages, a relatively unexplored research topic. The questionnaire at 5-year follow-up included questions about the participants’ experiences in marriage, motivations for remaining heterosexually married, and satisfaction in marriage.

Key Words: same-sex attraction • marital satisfaction • sexual orientation • qualitative methodology • follow-up study

This version was published on October 1, 2009

The Family Journal, Vol. 17, No. 4, 329-334 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480709347361


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