ABSTRACT

LGB individuals coming out to heterosexual partners can be difficult in mixed-orientation relationships. This study examined the predictors and outcomes of LGB people’s sexual orientation disclosure and perceived partner reactions. Participants (N = 417) were LGB adults residing in the US who came out to their heterosexual romantic partners. Path analysis results showed that LGB individuals’ disclosure goals, internalized homophobia, and perceived power over partners were associated with degrees of disclosure and partners’ reactions, which in turn were related to LGB disclosers’ depressive symptoms and relationship satisfaction. The results have implications for coming out studies and suggest how, what, and when LGB people to come out to their heterosexual partners.

抽象的

在异性恋关系中，与异性伴侣一起出现的LGB个人可能很困难。这项研究检查了LGB人性取向披露和知觉伴侣反应的预测因素和结果。参加者（N  = 417）是居住在美国的LGB成人，他们是与异性恋伴侣结伴而来的。路径分析结果表明，LGB个人的披露目标，内在的恐同症和对伙伴的知觉能力与披露程度和伙伴的反应有关，而后者又与LGB披露者的抑郁症状和关系满意度有关。这些结果对开展研究具有暗示意义，并提出了LGB人如何，何时何地与异性伴侣进行交流的建议。