Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 14(1), Mar 2025, 1-15; doi:10.1037/cfp0000251
Evidence suggests that female same-gender couples are at higher risk for relationship dissolution compared to male or mixed-gender couples; however, scarce research has evaluated longitudinal predictors of relationship dissolution within this population. The present study evaluated longitudinal predictors of relationship dissolution in a sample of female same-gender couples. We collected data from N = 93 female same-gender couples at baseline (2013–2014) to predict breakup 7 years later (2020–2021). Variables were distinguished by various levels of the ecological model (individual, dyadic, and contextual) and modifiability. We used bivariate correlations and logistic regressions to predict breakup. Results demonstrated significant bivariate associations between numerous factors at baseline (e.g., age, length of relationship, income level, legal recognition, alcohol use) and relationship dissolution. However, only age and relationship length remained significant when including all factors with significant bivariate associations predicting breakup in one model together. Findings provide novel information regarding long-term factors associated with relationship dissolution in female same-gender couples. Results will be clinically useful for identifying female same-gender and queer couples at risk for dissolution and targeting modifiable intervention processes. We also discuss the limitations and potential future directions to improve dyadic methods for predicting dyad-level outcomes in indistinguishable dyads. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)