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Aging & Mental Health Volume 5, 2001 - Issue 2
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Aspects of mental health among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults

A. R. D'AugelliDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State UniversityCorrespondence[email protected]
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A. H. GrossmanDepartment of Health Studies, NewYork University
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S. L. HershbergerDepartment of Psychology, California State University—Long Beach, USA
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T. S. O'ConnellDepartment of Health Studies, NewYork University
Pages 149-158 | Received 28 Mar 2000, Accepted 23 Oct 2000, Published online: 07 Jan 2015
 
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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.

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