Aspects of mental health among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults

被引：111
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作者：
D'Augelli, AR
Grossman, AH
Hershberger, SL
O'Connell, TS
机构：
[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Human Dev & Family Studies, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
[2] NYU, Dept Hlth Studies, New York, NY USA
[3] Calif State Univ Long Beach, Dept Psychol, Long Beach, CA 90840 USA
来源：
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH | 2001年 / 5卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1080/13607860120038366
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
This study examined aspects of mental health among 416 lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults aged 60 to 91 years old, attending social and recreational programs. Mental health indicators were perceived mental health status; self-esteem; internalized homophobia; loneliness; alcohol and drug abuse; and suicidality. Better mental health was correlated with higher self-esteem, less loneliness, and lower internalized homophobia. Compared to women, men reported significantly more internalized homophobia, alcohol abuse, and suicidality related to their sexual orientation. Less lifetime suicidal ideation was associated with lower internalized homophobia, less loneliness, and more people knowing about participants' sexual orientation.
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页数：10
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