“Your stress is mine too”: a qualitative exploration of couple-level minority stress in trans-inclusive couples

Background Minority stress has traditionally been explored at the individual level, particularly among LGBTQ+ populations. However, the experiences of couple-level minority stress in trans-inclusive relationships, where at least one partner is transgender, are underexplored. This study seeks to understand the unique stressors and coping mechanisms within these relationships, considering the compounded stress from multiple marginalized identities.