Summary
Sexual minorities experience poorer mental health outcomes compared to the general population (King et al., 2008) and seek out the aid of counselors and clinicians at higher rates than heterosexual individuals (Cochran, Sullivan, & Mays, 2003). Knowing how an individual’s sexual identity develops in context allows counselors and clinicians to help sexual minority clients with sexual identity-related issues (Estrada & Rutter, 2006), especially plurisexual individuals who may be struggling with unique stressors and experiences. Limited research has been conducted on sexual identity and experience with the broader plurisexual umbrella in mind, particularly from an intersectional perspective. This study explored the racial/ethnic and geographic contexts of plurisexuals by conducting a secondary data analysis using the Social Justice Sexual Project (SJSP) dataset. The focus of the current study was to characterize the context surrounding sexual identity for plurisexuals at the intersection of race and geographical location using various quantitative methods.

Objectives

• To examine within-group differences among plurisexuals by race/ethnicity and geographical location.
• To investigate the influence of various sexual identity-related experiences (i.e., LGBTQ community connection, LGBTQ stigma) on plurisexual identity.
• To explore the possible moderating effects of race/ethnicity and geographical location on the relationships among sexual identity-related experiences (i.e., self-disclosure, LGBTQ community involvement) and plurisexual identity.

Subject Codes: sexuality, identity, context
Population Codes: bisexual/romantic, pansexual/romantic, queer (used as an umbrella term and/or for those who claim it as an identity)
Method and Approach Codes: intersectionality, quantitative methodology, secondary data analysis

Summary
The purpose of this study is to foreground sexual satisfaction and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ individuals. In line with the conference theme, “The Science of Families: Nurturing Hope, Happiness, & Health”, we apply a feminist lens to examine how heteronormativity and hegemonic masculinity are associated with sexual satisfaction and romantic relationships. In this poster, authors apply queer theory to examine how heteronormativity mediates the link between sexual attraction and sexual satisfaction, and how sexual identity moderates this link.

Objectives

• To apply queer and feminist theories while studying the sexual lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• To examine the sexual and romantic relationship experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• To offer recommendations about how to further study and foreground the sexual lives and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ individuals within family science. 

Subject Codes: sexuality, feminism, heteronormativity
Population Codes: LGB+, queer (used as an umbrella term and/or for those who claim it as an identity), transgender male
Method and Approach Codes: quantitative methodology, mediation/indirect effects models. regression: linear (simple, multiple, hierarchical)

Summary
The purpose of this study is to foreground sexual satisfaction and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ individuals. In line with the conference theme, “The Science of Families: Nurturing Hope, Happiness, & Health”, we apply a feminist lens to examine how heteronormativity and hegemonic masculinity are associated with sexual satisfaction and romantic relationships. In this poster, the authors utilize feminist theories, sexual scripting theory, and an intimate justice framework to explore how queer men’s sexual positional identities are associated with sexual satisfaction and masculinity.

Objectives

• To apply queer and feminist theories while studying the sexual lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• To examine the sexual and romantic relationship experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• To offer recommendations about how to further study and foreground the sexual lives and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ individuals within family science. 

Subject Codes: sexuality, feminism, heteronormativity
Population Codes: LGB+, queer (used as an umbrella term and/or for those who claim it as an identity), transgender male
Method and Approach Codes: quantitative methodology, mediation/indirect effects models. regression: linear (simple, multiple, hierarchical)

Summary
The purpose of this study is to foreground sexual satisfaction and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ individuals. In line with the conference theme, “The Science of Families: Nurturing Hope, Happiness, & Health”, we apply a feminist lens to examine how heteronormativity and hegemonic masculinity are associated with sexual satisfaction and romantic relationships. In this poster the authors utilize a feminist framework to examine how hormone replacement therapy, masculine ideologies, and relationship quality are associated with changes in sexual desires and infidelity among trans men.

Objectives

• To apply queer and feminist theories while studying the sexual lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• To examine the sexual and romantic relationship experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
•      To offer recommendations about how to further study and foreground the sexual lives and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ individuals within family science. 

Subject Codes: sexuality, feminism, heteronormativity

Population Codes: LGB+, queer (used as an umbrella term and/or for those who claim it as an identity), transgender male
Method and Approach Codes: quantitative methodology, mediation/indirect effects models. regression: linear (simple, multiple, hierarchical)

Summary
This study conducted a systematic review on predictors of sexual minority youth’s disclosure to family members about sexual identity, with attention to interplays of multiple contexts including individual, familial, sociocultural, and historical factors. Specifically, the three-fold purpose of this review was as follows: a) to synthesize findings on predictors of disclosure of sexual identity to family; b) to evaluate and extend the existing conceptual model of disclosure of stigmatized identities (Ragins, 2008) based on the accumulated literature; and c) to provide specific recommendations for future research to advance theory and research on sexual minority adolescents to contribute to prevention and intervention efforts to promote well-being of sexual minority youths and young adults.

Objectives

• to synthesize findings on predictors of disclosure of sexual identity to family
• to evaluate and extend the existing conceptual model of disclosure of stigmatized identities (Ragins, 2008) based on the accumulated literature
• to provide specific recommendations for future research to advance theory and research on sexual minority adolescents to contribute to prevention and intervention efforts to promote well-being of sexual minority youths and young adults

Subject Codes: sexuality, communication, family processes
Population Codes: LGB+, adolescence, emerging/young adulthood
Method and Approach Codes: systematic literature review, ,

Summary
This study aims to examine the prevalence and correlation of food hardship, measured as food insecurity, receipt of free/reduced-cost food, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation among low-income sexual minority and heterosexual sample. Using a population-based data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), 2011-2019, the preliminary analyses show that both gays/lesbians and bisexuals are more prone to experiencing food insecurity than their heterosexual counterparts; however, only bisexuals uniquely tend to receive free/reduced-cost food and SNAP benefits. These findings contribute to the limited literature examining the trends of food insecurity among sexual minorities. The findings suggest that greater outreach needs to done on the gay/lesbian community to engage them in services that provide free/reduced-cost food, along with signing up for SNAP.

Objectives

• Torecord the prevalence rate of food insecurity among sexual minorities.
• To examine the association betweensexual orientation and food hardship experiences.
• To create potential approaches to reduce food insecurity and increase engagement in food assistance programs among sexual minorities.

Subject Codes: food (in)security, adversity, sexuality
Population Codes: low income, all gender inclusive, U.S.
Method and Approach Codes: quantitative methodology, regression: logistic (binary, ordinal, or multinomial), research, general

Summary
The current study used sexual scripting theory as a framework to revisit which sexual turning points remain significant in romantic relationship development, why they are significant, and where they fit in the normative order of relationship progression. Participants (N = 1,346) recruited from a southwestern university and from across the U.S. were asked to (1) write three sexual behaviors they considered important turning points in a romantic relationship, (2) to explain why they considered each behavior significant, and (3) report the relative order of various sexual behaviors in relation to other important relationship events (e.g., saying “I love you”). Consistent with conventional sexual scripts, a content analysis of written responses and a timeline constructed of events’ order data revealed first kiss, oral sex, and penile-vaginal intercourse to be the three most salient passion turning points. These sexual events marked shifts in romantic interest, trust, and commitment, respectively.

Objectives

• To identify what sexual behaviors people consider the most important turning points in romantic relationships.
• To understand how major sexual turning points are related to romantic relationship development
• To describe the typical progression of sexual and romantic events in relationship development

Subject Codes: sexuality, relationship formation, decision making
Population Codes: emerging/young adulthood, couples/coupled, romantic partners
Method and Approach Codes: content analysis, quantitative methodology, mixed-methodology

Summary
Sexual abstinence (SA) has been linked to informed decision-making, healthier relationships, and higher quality and stable marriages. However, we know little about the lived experiences of people who remain sexually abstinent until marriage, including those who have had a sexual history, especially among a population known for disparate challenges in relationship and marital formation, satisfaction and stability. In this study, I utilized phenomenology and conducted in-depth interviews with ten African American couples (N=20) who remained sexually abstinent for at least six months prior to marriage. Five significant themes emerged in the findings: Motivations to Abstain, Challenges while Abstaining, Allowable Sexual Behaviors and Boundaries, and Connections among Sexual Abstinence and Relationships, as well as Marriage. This study also illuminated a third level of sexual abstinence, tertiary abstinence, a novel phenomenon that will add to the extant literature to date. Implications for future research, practice, and policy are discussed.

Objectives

• To provide an in-depth understanding ofthe lived experiences and relationship processes of African American couples who abstained from sex until marriage.
• To gain clarity on how sexual abstinence is defined, in terms of allowable sexual behaviors and previous sexual history, but those who experienced this unorthodox premarital behavior.
• To identify SA until marriage as an “object” of human experience and give it a voice, provided by those who have experienced it.

Subject Codes: decision making, relationship formation, relationship quality
Population Codes: African Americans, couples/coupled, heterosexual
Method and Approach Codes: qualitative methodology, dyadic analysis,

Summary
This article provides a comprehensive review of outcomes related to couple’s pornography consumption in the last decade from 2010 to 2019. The aim of this systematic literature review is to provide information regarding varying individual and relational outcomes of well-being. Findings suggest that independent and shared consumption may lead to a variety of both positive and negative outcomes. Specifically, negative outcomes may be associated with independent use while positive outcomes may be associated with shared use. Evidence suggesting that pornography consumption is associated with varying outcomes has important implications for clinical practice and family life education, and prevention/intervention efforts.

Objectives

• Identify negative and positive outcomes of well-being associated with couples’ consumption.
• Describe the differences in outcomes based on type of use (independent use vs. shared use).
• Identify interpersonal and community intervention(s) to address couples’ well-being related to consumption.

Subject Codes: interpersonal relationships, sexuality, well-being
Population Codes: inclusive of adults, romantic partners, heterosexual
Method and Approach Codes: systematic literature review, theory [identify specific theory below], clinical practice