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Exploring discrimination, social acceptance, and its impact on the psychological well-being of older men who have sex with men: A cross-sectional study

Chan, Alex Siu Wing ; Ku, Hok Bun ; Yan, Elsie

BMC public health, 2024-01, Vol.24 (1), p.49-49, Article 49 [Periódico revisado por pares]

England: BioMed Central Ltd

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Exploring discrimination, social acceptance, and its impact on the psychological well-being of older men who have sex with men: A cross-sectional study
Autor: Chan, Alex Siu Wing ; Ku, Hok Bun ; Yan, Elsie
Assuntos: Acceptance ; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome ; Aged ; Aging ; AIDS ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Demographic aspects ; Discrimination ; Female ; Gays & lesbians ; Gender identity ; Health services ; HIV ; HIV Infections - psychology ; Homosexuality, Male ; Human immunodeficiency virus ; Humans ; Hypotheses ; Influence ; Investigations ; LGBT health ; LGBTQ people ; Male ; Men ; Mental depression ; Mental health ; MSM (Men who have sex with men) ; Older men who have sex with men ; Older people ; Psychological aspects ; Psychological factors ; Psychological stress ; Psychological Well-Being ; Quality of life ; Regression analysis ; Sexual and Gender Minorities ; Sexual behavior ; Sexual health ; Sexual orientation ; Sexually transmitted diseases ; Social acceptance ; Social aspects ; Social Discrimination ; Social interactions ; Social isolation ; Social Status ; Social Stigma ; Statistical analysis ; STD ; Stigma ; Surveys ; Transgender persons ; Variance analysis
É parte de: BMC public health, 2024-01, Vol.24 (1), p.49-49, Article 49
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Descrição: The exploration of discrimination, social acceptance, and their impact on the psychological well-being of older men who have sex with men (MSM) is a critical area of study within the broader field of LGBTQ+ research. This demographic, comprising individuals who identify as both male and homosexual and are aged in the older spectrum of the population, faces unique challenges that intersect age, sexual orientation, and societal attitudes. Objectives This study aimed to explore the relationship between social acceptance and isolation with discrimination and the impact on the psychological well-being of older MSM. A cross-sectional survey was administered among older MSM residing in three distinct regions: the People's Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with a total sample size of N = 453 participants, evenly distributed with N = 151 individuals from each region. The survey included the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), the Discrimination and Self-Stigma Evaluation Scale (DSSES), and the Perceived Acceptance Scale (PAS) which measures the perceived social acceptance from friends, mother, father, and family. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and regression analysis. The mean scores of the GHQ-12 indicated that the participants had a moderate level of psychological distress, with a mean score of 6.38 (SD = 2.55). The DSSES mean score was 27.78 (SD = 8.73), indicating that participants experienced discrimination in their everyday lives. The PAS mean score was 3.08 (SD = 0.48), indicating that participants had a moderate level of perceived social acceptance. These results suggest that discrimination and social acceptance differ among older MSM in different areas in PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The study highlights the impact of discrimination and social acceptance on the psychological well-being of older MSM. The findings suggest that interventions aimed at reducing discrimination and promoting social acceptance may improve the psychological well-being of older MSM. These results have important implications for healthcare providers and policymakers in developing strategies to promote social acceptance and reduce discrimination towards older MSM.
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Exploring discrimination, social acceptance, and its impact on the psychological well-being of older men who have sex with men: A cross-sectional study

Chan, Alex Siu Wing ; Ku, Hok Bun ; Yan, Elsie

England: BioMed Central Ltd

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