| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10471418 | Social Science & Medicine | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Research shows that marriage has important positive consequences for health habits. ⺠Few studies examine how unhealthy habits are promoted in marriage. ⺠This study examines the mechanisms through which gay, lesbian, and straight partners promote one another's unhealthy habits. ⺠Three mechanisms emerge: unilateral diffusion, bilateral diffusion, and a discourse of personal responsibility. ⺠Analysis outlines how these processes operate differently for men and women across gay, lesbian, and straight relationships.
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Authors
Corinne Reczek,