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

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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.

Author(s):
Cigrang, Jeffrey A
Author Organization(s):
WRIGHT STATE UNIV DAYTON OH
Funding Organization(s):
ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MATERIEL COMMAND FORT DETRICK MD, FORT DETRICK , MD
Document Type:
Technical Report/Annual Report
Publication Date:
2021 Jul 01
Pagination:
9

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Grant Number(s):
W81XWH-18-2-0027
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
homosexuality, air force, biomedical research, training, communities, maryland, professional development, psychology, sexual orientation, technology transfer, universities, data management, department of defense, information operations, instructors, law, literature surveys
Keyword(s):
relationship, readiness, lgb(Lesbian Gay and Bisexual)
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 19
Update Date:
2021 Dec 08