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Research on lesbian relationships has been shaped by various theoretical frameworks, including psychoanalytic theory, social learning theory, and feminist theory. Psychoanalytic theory, for example, suggests that lesbian relationships may be influenced by unconscious desires and conflicts, such as the desire for mother love or the fear of abandonment (Klein, 1975). Social learning theory, on the other hand, posits that lesbian relationships are shaped by environmental factors, such as social support and cultural norms (Bandura, 1977). Feminist theory emphasizes the role of patriarchy and heteronormativity in shaping lesbian relationships, highlighting the need for lesbians to navigate and resist societal expectations (Foucault, 1980). D'Augelli, A
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