Dispositional Authenticity, Internalized Homonegativity, and Relationship Quality in Same-Gender Couples: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Moderation Model

This dyadic study with 158 same-gender couples examined the relationships between dispositional authenticity, internalised homonegativity, and perceived relationship quality, introducing The Internalised Homonegativity-Authenticity Interaction Theory. homonegativity was found to moderate external aspects of authenticity quality within couples. Individuals’ authentic living only positively related their own when partners experience below-average levels homonegativity. individuals’ accepting influence partners’ negative they above-average Different interact in unique ways. Negative self-beliefs stemming from environments could alienate internal authenticity. level inclusivity an environment may shape diverse development trajectories LGB perception social group, resulting varying outcomes for attitudes beliefs towards group. Furthermore, behavioural or relational is not always positive; it contribute lower one’s partner harbours homonegative beliefs. highlights complex interplay significant implications future research action.