Older Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults: What Predicts Adjustment to Aging?

Humboldt, Sofia von; Carneiro, Francis; Leal, Isabel

doi:10.1007/s13178-020-00507-0

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“…Several determinants of successful aging among OSMM have been identified, such as maintaining social contacts, having less perceived loneliness, and better quality of life [15,75,76]. More than half of the sample were single, living alone, and had no children, which may have been reflected in the homogeneity of the results on social support throughout the sample.…”

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The Importance of Social Support, Positive Identity, and Resilience in the Successful Aging of Older Sexual Minority Men

Pereira

Silva

2021

Geriatrics

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The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between social support, positive identity, and resilience and the successful aging of older sexual minority men. The study involved having 210 self-identified gay and bisexual men aged between 50 and 80 years complete a cross-sectional online survey comprised of sociodemographic information; the Portuguese version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support; the Lesbian, Gay, and multifactor Bisexual Positive Identity Measure; the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale 10; and the Successful Aging Perceptions Scale. The results showed that self-identified gay participants showed higher levels of positive identity, while bisexual participants scored higher for resilience, mental health, and successful aging. Higher levels of social support, resilience, and positive identity were significant predictors of mental health (28%), physical health (18%), and successful aging (10%) in our sample. These results offer similarities with the growing body of literature on the positive factors of successful aging in the gay and bisexual men communities, which is an important step in the development of aging and health preventive initiatives among this population.

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The Importance of Social Support, Positive Identity, and Resilience in the Successful Aging of Older Sexual Minority Men

Pereira

Silva

2021

Geriatrics

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“…Overall, literature tends to consider that older LGBT+ includes adults over aged of 50+ years old (Choi & Meyer, 2016;Fredriksen-Goldsen & de Vries, 2019) instead of 65+ . This is because LGBT+ individuals present a greater risk of physical and mental illnesses, which may result in a lower quality of life and premature death (Bower et al, 2021;von Humboldt et al, 2020). Individuals may experience compressed life cycles that comprise the anticipation of developmental processes (Werner-Lin, 2008), as reported for other vulnerable older groups, such as individuals with degenerative diseases (Oliveira et al, 2022).…”

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Spanish Older LGBT+ Adults: Satisfaction with Life and Generativity

Tavares,

Casado,

Sá-Couto

et al. 2023

Sex Res Soc Policy

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Introduction Older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT+) adults have been mainly studied in relation to stigma and mental and physical disorders. Understanding their satisfaction with life, along with their generative expression, is crucial in building healthy aging. This study examined the satisfaction with life of Spanish older LGBT+ adults, considering the role of generativity. Methods Data were gathered online; 141 Spanish LGBT+ people completed the Loyola Generativity Scale (LGS), Generative Behaviour Checklist (GBC), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Data were analysed through descriptive, nonparametric tests, and correlational statistics. A multivariable linear regression analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between the SWLS and the other scales, including social and demographic variables as covariates. Results Satisfaction with life and generativity are positively associated to (i) disclosure in all areas of life, (ii) perceived support in the disclosure process, (iii) (daily) participation in social activities, and (iv) higher in women, (v) in those who have a partner, and (vi) who have children. The multivariable regression model explained 32.6% of the variance in SWLS. The SWLS increased with generativity confidence and behaviours of collaboration and care. Conclusions Satisfaction with life and generativity are promoted by disclosure in all areas of life, and perceived support in the disclosure process. Policy Implications Social policies and programs should (i) encourage LGBT+ individuals’ disclosure and support them in this process, probably by creating safe and supportive environments; (ii) promote LGBT+ older adults’ social participation, namely in terms of volunteering and mentoring.

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“…Fewer older people without partners (18% of men and 28% of women) are pleased with their sex lives (Harvard Health Publishing, 2020). High levels of sexual activity and the absence of sexual issues are positively have been correlated with subjective well-being among older adults, regardless health, family relations or demographic factors (Carneiro et al, 2019;Ribeiro-Gonçalves et al, 2022;von Humboldt et al, 2020). Between 40 and 70 years of age, psychological well-being and the lack of psychological distress are key factors in women's overall satisfaction with their sex lives and their sexual well-being (SWB) (Hinchliff et al, 2019).…”

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“…Older adults with poor or unsatisfactory sex lives tend to rate their health as poor and experience lower levels of well-being. Poorer sexual performance seems to negatively influence older adults' psychological well-being, happiness, and self-esteem, with sexuality being an important structuring pole for their identity and personality (Carneiro et al, 2019;Ribeiro-Gonçalves et al, 2022;von Humboldt et al, 2020). Sexual difficulties such as erectile function among men and decreased sexual desire among women (Kumar & Sharma, 2017) are negatively related to cardiovascular problems, diabetes, depression, and other illnesses (Camacho & Reyes-Ortiz, 2005).…”

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What Distresses Sexual Well-Being Among Older Adults in Different Cultures? A Qualitative Study with Slovenian and Portuguese Older Adults

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Objective To analyze the perspectives of sexual unwellness (SU) of Portuguese and Slovenian older adults was the objective of this study. A qualitative research was carried out, in which these perceptions were analyzed at a cultural level. Methods The sample of this study consisted of 136 older participants, between 65 and 96 years of age. Participants were of two different nationalities and lived in the community. Participants were interviewed, and all interviews were carried out through the process of literal transcription and subsequent content analysis. ResultsEight key mutually exclusive themes emerged from the interviews: unavailability of partner; traditional values; body restrictions; low self-esteem and well-being; poor social support; dissatisfaction with physical appearance; pain during sex; and difficulties meeting new people. Unavailability of partner was the most important theme (17.9%) for the studied sample and specifically among Portuguese participants. Conversely, difficulties meeting new people were the least reported theme (6.8%) for the entire sample. For Slovenians traditional values were most relevant with respect to feeling sexually unwell. Conclusions Older adults from two different countries reported diverse sexual experiences. Eight mutual-exclusive themes were extensively illustrated. Policy Implications These findings are evidence for cultural-adapted interventions and policy making in the context of older adults' sexual well-being, particularly in terms of its relation with aging well.

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Older Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults: What Predicts Adjustment to Aging?

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

The Importance of Social Support, Positive Identity, and Resilience in the Successful Aging of Older Sexual Minority Men

The Importance of Social Support, Positive Identity, and Resilience in the Successful Aging of Older Sexual Minority Men

Spanish Older LGBT+ Adults: Satisfaction with Life and Generativity

What Distresses Sexual Well-Being Among Older Adults in Different Cultures? A Qualitative Study with Slovenian and Portuguese Older Adults

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