Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships Heeding a Global Call
Book contents
- Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
- Advances in Personal Relationships
- Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures and Tables
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 Conducting Multi-nation Research
- Part I Considerations for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Living in Specific Countries
- Part II Looking toward the Future
- 12 Nigeria
- 13 South Africa
- 14 Future Directions on the Study of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals
- 15 Summary of Implications for Researchers, Clinicians, and Policymakers
- Index
- References
12 - Nigeria
from Part II - Looking toward the Future
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 March 2025
Book contents
- Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
- Advances in Personal Relationships
- Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures and Tables
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 Conducting Multi-nation Research
- Part I Considerations for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Living in Specific Countries
- Part II Looking toward the Future
- 12 Nigeria
- 13 South Africa
- 14 Future Directions on the Study of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals
- 15 Summary of Implications for Researchers, Clinicians, and Policymakers
- Index
- References
Summary
The chapter begins with a review of the historical and current socio-political context for sexual minority and gender diverse (SMGD) individuals living in Nigeria, followed by relevant research on the associations between minority stress and well-being. Given the dearth of research on this topic, a large portion of this chapter focuses on recommendations for future research and practice for those interested in working with SMGD individuals living in Nigeria.
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- Chapter
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- Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic RelationshipsHeeding a Global Call, pp. 227 - 241Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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