1. Queering Relationships: Exploring Phenomena of Asexual Identified Persons in Relationships.
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Glass, Valerie Q.
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FAMILY psychotherapy , *ASEXUALITY (Human sexuality) , *RESEARCH methodology , *INTERVIEWING , *COUPLES therapy , *EXPERIENCE , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *QUALITATIVE research , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *ASEXUAL people , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
This phenomenological study explored experiences of asexual identified persons within the context of relationships. Thirty-five asexual spectrum identified participants took part in semi-structured interviews that focused on how they viewed themselves and their uniquenesses within relationship dynamics. Queer theory guided the research design and analysis. Findings include a movement towards understanding and experiencing relationships that extend beyond heteronormativity. Themes included: (a) evolving asexual identity development, (b) conscious adapting and communication within relationships, (c) reconsidering amatonormativity, and (d) therapeutic recommendations. Participants identified that their relationships were distinctly different from social expectations; however, overall, partners adapted successfully to these differences with communication and understanding. Findings contribute to a greater competency in asexual identities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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