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

A. R. D'Augelli; A. H. Grossman; S. L. Hershberger; T. S. O'Connell

doi:10.1080/13607860120038366

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

A. R. D'Augelli
, A. H. Grossman
, S. L. Hershberger
, T. S. O'Connell

Human Development and Family Studies

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	149-158
Number of pages	10
Journal	Aging and Mental Health
Volume	5
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860120038366
State	Published - 2001

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Phychiatric Mental Health
Gerontology
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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