Aspects of mental health among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults
- 1 May 2001
- journal article
- other
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Aging & Mental Health
- Vol. 5 (2) , 149-158
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860120038366
Abstract
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.Keywords
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