Social Support Patterns of Lesbian Women in a Rural Helping Network.

D'Augelli, Anthony R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ364041

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Social Support Patterns of Lesbian Women in a Rural Helping Network.

D'Augelli, Anthony R.; And Others

Journal of Rural Community Psychology, v8 n1 p12-22 1987

A study of 34 lesbian women in an informal helping network in a rural community found that nearly half were uninvolved in heterosexual social networks. For help with personal problems, respondents turned to other lesbian women and nongay friends who knew of their affectional status. (JHZ)

Descriptors: Coping, Friendship, Helping Relationship, Lesbianism, Rural Areas, Rural Environment, Rural Urban Differences, Social Bias, Social Isolation, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Stress Management, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Support Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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