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Objectives: Examining Psychological Distress (PD) among older Portuguese gay and bisexual
men (GBM), and the mediator role of LGBT community connectedness (LGBTCC) of minority
stress variables on PD. Methods: We performed a mediation analysis with LGBTCC as mediator
between minority stress variables and PD with a sample of 110 elderly GBM. Results:
We found moderate PD levels; LGBTCC was a significant mediator between concealment of
sexual orientation and PD, but not between internalized stigma and expectations of rejection
and PD. Conclusions: More attention is needed to Older Portuguese GBM’s mental
health. LGBTCC is an important ameliorating factor for older GBM.
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Keywords
Mental health Sexual minority Social support Stigma Elderly sexuality Gay men Bisexuality
Citation
International Journal of Sexual Health, 31(4), 407-413 Doi:10.1080/19317611.2019.1670315
Publisher
Taylor & Francis