Date of Award

12-1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Art

First Advisor

Marilyn Patterson

Second Advisor

Anita Sankar

Third Advisor

Patricia Lurtz

Abstract

This study examined the connection between ego identity and relationship satisfaction in lesbian couples. Thirty-two lesbian women in the Missouri and Illinois bi-state area responded to a demographic survey and two measurement scale questionnaires. The questionnaires used were the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) and the Ego Identity Scale (EIS). The results of this study did not indicate a relationship between ego identity and relationship satisfaction. The findings are discussed and suggestions are given for further research.

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