Loneliness, Social Support, and Adjustment to Aging in Older Portuguese Gay Men

摘要: Older LGBT adults are growing in visibility throughout the Western world. An emerging body of research reveals that this population is at greater risk for a variety negative physical and mental health problems compared to general population. One such problem loneliness, which as major public issue around Unfortunately, loneliness has not been studied diverse range older people. The purpose study was assess levels well possible demographic psychosocial predictors, Portuguese gay men. Using online surveys, 110 men (mean age = 63.5) completed UCLA Loneliness Scale Adults, Connectedness Community Adjustment Aging Scale, measures support from family friends. Overall, high were found, particularly among those with lower education levels. Low support, friends connectedness community all significant predictors regression analyses, but adjustment aging not. These findings add international literature on correlates sexual minorities. Such may inform development interventions promote healthcare engagement minorities, important steps toward reducing disparities affect