We examine the consequences of relationship stigma -- stigma targeting a couple because of the nature of the relationship -- in addition to individually experienced stigma for relationship functioning and well-being among U.S. adults in same-sex and/or interracial relationships.

Select Publications:

• Robles, G., Dellucci, T. V., Gupta, S., Rosenthal, L., & Starks, T. J. (2022). Identity and relationship-based discrimination, and mental health in a sample of sexual minority male couples. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 26, 76-97.
• Rosenthal, L., Deosaran, A., Young, D., & Starks, T. J. (2019). Relationship stigma and
  well-being among adults in interracial and same-sex relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36, 3408-3428.
• Castro, M. A., Rosenthal, L., & Starks, T. J. (2019). Enacted individual-level stigma, anticipated relationship stigma, and negative affect among unpartnered sexual minority individuals. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 23, 63-82.
• Trub, L., Quinlan, E., Starks, T. J., & Rosenthal, L. (2017). Discrimination, internalized homonegativity, and attitudes toward children of same-sex parents: Can secure attachment buffer against stigma internalization? Family Process, 56, 701-715.
  
• Thies, K. E., Starks, T. J., Denmark, F. L., & Rosenthal, L. (2016). Internalized homonegativity and relationship quality in same-sex romantic couples: A test of mental health mechanisms and gender as a moderator.  Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 3, 325-335.
• Rosenthal, L., & Starks. T. J. (2015). Relationship stigma and relationship outcomes in interracial and same-sex relationships: Examination of sources and buffers. Journal of Family Psychology, 29, 818-830.