Abstract

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.

摘要

目的：检查葡萄牙老年男女同性恋者的心理困扰（PD），以及少数群体压力变量对同性恋者的LGBT社区联系（LGBTCC）的调节作用。方法：我们以110名老年人GBM为样本，以LGBTCC为媒介，在少数族裔应激变量和PD之间进行了调解分析。结果：我们发现中等的PD水平；LGBTCC是隐藏性取向和PD之间的重要中介，但不是内在的污名与拒绝和PD期望之间的重要中介。结论：需要更多关注葡萄牙葡萄牙语GBM的心理健康。LGBTCC是老年GBM的重要改善因素。