ArticleAging & mental health2025
Do sexual minority strengths buffer the association between sexual minority stressors and loneliness among midlife and older sexual minority cisgender men?
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objectivesCisgender sexual minority men (SMM) are disproportionately affected by loneliness in transitions to older adulthood relative to their heterosexual counterparts. This study sought to evaluate whether sexual minority strengths mediated the associations between sexual minority stressors and loneliness among midlife and older adult SMM.
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resultsSelf-reported loneliness (UCLA-3) was low in our sample (median = 1, IQR [0-3], maximum = 9). Controlling for covariates, gay community attachment mediated the association between internalized homophobia and loneliness (indirect effect = 0.06, 95% CI [0.035-0.084],
conclusionThe broader gay community reflects a source of resilience in the context of loneliness for midlife and older SMM. Community-based interventions addressing loneliness among aging SMM, particularly those with high internalized homophobia levels, should enhance opportunities for SMM who are not easily able to connect or experience the health-promotive qualities afforded by gay networks.
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