Interpersonal needs and satisfaction with life among rural lesbians: A Spanish sample study

The aim of this study is to investigate interpersonal needs and life satisfaction among lesbians in rural Spain. Forty in-person interviews were conducted to collect both survey and interview data. The quantitative results show that life satisfaction is inversely associated with romantic-emotional l...

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Published in:Sexualities 2019-03, Vol.22 (3), p.343-358
Main Authors: Fernández-Rouco, Noelia, Oswald, Ramona Faith, Cantero, Pablo, Carcedo, Rodrigo J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Couples
Lesbianism
Life satisfaction
Loneliness
Minority groups
Needs
Romantic relationships
Rural areas
Rurality
Sexual satisfaction
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Summary:The aim of this study is to investigate interpersonal needs and life satisfaction among lesbians in rural Spain. Forty in-person interviews were conducted to collect both survey and interview data. The quantitative results show that life satisfaction is inversely associated with romantic-emotional loneliness and positively associated with sexual satisfaction. Qualitative data are used to then elucidate these associations. The findings highlight the importance of romantic relationships in the lives of rural lesbians who live in communities that lack organized support for sexual minorities. Increased visibility might help them to better fulfil some of their interpersonal needs.
ISSN:1363-4607
1461-7382
DOI:10.1177/1363460717713380