Love addiction and gender modality:an empirical, comparative study involving Italian transgender and cisgender individuals Love addiction is a state of addiction to relationships, from which dysfunctional emotions and behaviors develop, leading individuals to have a constant need for the other person and to failure in ...

#AfternoonReads The trans group did not report higher levels of love addiction. The relationship between gender minority stress and love addiction was significant and it was mediated by emotional dysregulation. #transstudies #addictedtolove

Divorce in same-sex and opposite-sex couples: The roles of intermarriage, religious affiliation, and income Studies have shown that the risk of divorce is higher for same-sex couples, especially for female couples, compared to opposite-sex couples. However, …

#AfternoonReads Study using Finnish register data study examines whether nationality intermarriage, religious affiliation, education, or income of the spouses plays any role in explaining the heightened divorce risk among same-sex couples. #SOGIData

The Toxic Masculinity of Tactical Survival Gear In the wilderness, it isn't cheap, paracord-wrapped hatchets and trenching tools that we need to survive. It's each other.

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In the wilderness, it isn't cheap, paracord-wrapped hatchets and trenching tools that we need to survive. It's each other.

Beyond XX and XY: The Extraordinary Complexity of Sex Determination A host of factors figure into whether someone is female, male or somewhere in between

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Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male

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#AfternoonReads Masculinity and Femininity by Racial Identification: Racialized Differences in Responses to Self-Rated Gender Scales for Cisgender Men and Women
This visualization shows that while patterns follow “sex-typical” trends, racial differences align with theories of gendered racialization.

Sexual Orientation and Life Aspirations Among Young Adult Chinese Women How do sexual identities shape the life goals of individuals? Recent research has highlighted some important linkages between sexual identities and life goals in Western nations, but less is known ...

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Study of 865 Chinese women finds sexual minority women, compared to heterosexual peers, want marriage/parenthood less but share similar goals in other areas—yet often hold lower expectations for achieving them. bis and pans, even more so. :/

Project MUSE - Consensual Non-Monogamy and African American College Students: What Are Their Experiences?

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New study explores the experiences of consensually non-monogamous African American college students. Findings aren't in the abstract and until I get access I cant read anymore--but sure would love to! #notopenaccess

Cisgender Women Underestimate Support for the Inclusion of Transgender Women in the Group ‘Women’: An Investigation of Norm Misperceptions - Sex Roles Sex Roles - Individuals sometimes misjudge the views of others in their group, believing that their own attitudes differ from those held by the majority. Across five studies (N = 1159)...

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Cis women often underestimate other cis women’s support for including trans women in womanhood. Across 5 studies (N=1159, AUS/UK), norm info boosted perceived support but didn’t shift actions. Misperceptions may amplify exclusionary voices. #TransAttitudes

THE APPLIED SOCIOLOGY INTERNSHIP on JSTOR ALEXANDER BOROS, RAYMOND J. ADAMEK, THE APPLIED SOCIOLOGY INTERNSHIP, Journal of Applied Sociology, Vol. 1, No. 1 (1984), pp. 71-81

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A content analysis of 72 applied sociology M.A. theses reveals common internship settings, challenges, and contributions—offering insights into intern role/identity issues, potential solutions, and benefits for students, agencies, and faculty. #classicsoci

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The Challenge of Living in a Body One Doesn't Identify With: Accounts From Transgender Individuals Transgender individuals may face familial and social hostility, leading to distress that significantly affects their well-being. This study aims to un…

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Findings from n of 20 qual study show negative consequences of social intolerance for gender non-normativity. Particular attention in transgender health care should be devoted to childhood and adolescence.

Books make the best afternoon escapes. Today, I’m escaping into Iron Flame by @rebeccayarros.bsky.social 🌟 What’s your current escape? 📖 #AfternoonReads

Afternoon Escape: Dive into the Universe of Twilight Run!
Take a break and journey beyond the ordinary with TwilightRun.com! Whether you're looking to explore alien worlds, uncover mysteries, or experience epic space battles, there's an adventure waiting just for you.
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<em>Journal of Marriage and Family</em> | NCFR Family Science Journal | Wiley Online Library Objective This essay discusses the challenges and opportunities of defining family in the context of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Background LGBTQ+ people and th...

#AfternoonReads Defining and measuring family: Lessons learned from LGBTQ+ people and families.

#Afternoonreads The relationship between LGBT older adults’ social network structure and function