GWSS 257 Chapter Notes - Chapter n/a: Role Theory, Dependent And Independent Variables

• School: UW
• Department: Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
• Course: GWSS 257
• Professor: Ann E.Culligan

Document Summary

The relationship between multiple roles and well-being among gay, Determine if holding multiple roles enhances the well being of gay men and lesbians, as it appears to for heterosexuals, or whether factors related to sexual orientation modify the strength or direction of this relationship. Historically, role theorists have proposed two opposite hypotheses regarding effects of multiple roles on well being. Emphasizes the stress that multiple roles create. The competing demands associated with multiple roles can cause strain either through role conflict or through role overload. Emphasizes the benefits of having multiple roles. Expect gay men and lesbians would have more difficulty than their heterosexual peers managing the competing demands associated with multiple roles. The unique or increased life demands placed on one"s coping resources due to disadvantaged social status. Multiple roles will be positively related to well being for gay men and lesbians, as well as for heterosexuals. Control variables for a variety of potentially confounding demographic characteristics.