Gay and Lesbian Couples, 1994-1997

This longitudinal study of both partners from gay and lesbian couples began in 1994, with additional data collection occurring in 1995, 1996, and 1997. The initial data collection involved 57 gay and 54 lesbian couples who lived together without children. They were recruited from requests for participants published in gay/lesbian periodicals and newsletters as well as through the personal recommendations of partners already participating. Some of the couples (45 gay and 36 lesbian) participated in the 1993 data collection from a previous project. All surveys were sent by mail and were returned in separate postage-paid envelopes for each partner.