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Experiences of Non-Binary Youth on Romantic Relationships and Their Perceived Influence on Well-Being
Liebetruth, J.C.B. (2024) Experiences of Non-Binary Youth on Romantic Relationships and Their Perceived Influence on Well-Being.
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| Abstract: | Nonbinary (NB) individuals have been found to experience mental health disparities, including higher rates of depression, anxiety, and decreased well-being. This qualitative interview study examines with a positive psychological approach, experiences of NB individuals with romantic relationships (RRs) and their perceived influence on psychological well-being. A sample of 5 NB individuals were interviewed (23 to 25 years), getting asked about general RR experiences influencing their mental health and their perceptions of the six dimensions of psychological well-being. With reflexive thematic analysis four themes were conceptualized: (1) Experiencing feelings of purpose and meaning through their RR, (2) experiencing feelings of liberation through the RR, (3) participants experience the RR as a safe space, (4) gender related power imbalances. In those conceptualized themes all six dimensions of psychological well-being were perceived to be present, showing the diverse well-being inducing effects of RRs on NB individuals. In addition, this study also highlights the presence of gender-related power imbalances, specifically in past relationships with cisgendered partners, emphasizing the importance of gender-relater power balance in shaping well-being outcomes. Future research is encouraged to further investigate other positive aspects of the conducted interviews, focusing on the perceptions of support systems, self-definitions of their gender identity, gender expressions and conflicts and challenges. Keywords: romantic relationships, non-binary, couples, well-being, thematic analysis, qualitative study design, positive psychology, gender minority |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101367 |
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