Report
Reliance, Support, and Caregiving Among Married LGBTQ+ Americans: Spousal and Family Relationships
November 2025
- Overview
- Highlights
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- Report
Using survey data from 484 married LGBTQ+ individuals across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., this study examines the health, caregiving, and sources of assistance among married LGBTQ+ couples where one or both spouses have a disability.
Highlights
Marriage offers stability, mutual support, and greater family acceptance.
More than one-quarter of participants reported having a disability.
Younger and lower-income participants were more likely to receive family assistance.
Data Points