A qualitative exploration of the impact of the marriage equality debate on same ‐sex attracted Australians and their allies

ConclusionsOverall, the findings of the current study reveal a range of intra ‐ and inter‐personal negative impacts of public debate about the equal rights of same‐sex attracted people to marry. Moreover, the results suggest that the impact is not only on this minority and at‐risk group but also on their heterosexual allies. These results can help inform future policy with the aim of decreasing minority stress experienced by same‐sex attracted people.
Source: Australian Psychologist - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research