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
- 2 Austria
- 3 Brazil
- 4 India
- 5 Indonesia
- 6 Italy
- 7 Malaysia
- 8 Portugal
- 9 Switzerland
- 10 Türkiye
- 11 United States
- Part II Looking toward the Future
- Index
- References
9 - Switzerland
from Part I - Considerations for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals Living in Specific Countries
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
- 2 Austria
- 3 Brazil
- 4 India
- 5 Indonesia
- 6 Italy
- 7 Malaysia
- 8 Portugal
- 9 Switzerland
- 10 Türkiye
- 11 United States
- Part II Looking toward the Future
- 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 Switzerland, followed by relevant research on the associations between minority stress and well-being. A particular focus is devoted to presenting data collected as part of the SMGD-MN study. The chapter concludes with recommendations for future psychological research with SMGD communities in Switzerland.
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- Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic RelationshipsHeeding a Global Call, pp. 167 - 185Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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