Differential effects of family and friend support in sexual minority aging adults: Analysis of MIDUS 3
Changhui Song, Ph.D.,
Shinye Kim,
Bethany Canales
et al.
Abstract:Background: Sexual minorities experience disproportionate stress from historical and current oppression and social discrimination/isolation compared to their heterosexual counterparts, leading to greater risks of adverse mental health. Although social support serves as a significant protector buffering stress on physical and mental health, little is known about its effect on psychological well-being among sexual minority aging adults.
Study objective: We aimed to explore the effects of social support fro… Show more
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