Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: While extensive research has examined associations between marriage, cohabitation and the health of heterosexual adults, it remains unclear whether similar patterns of health are associated with the same-sex partnerships for older adults.The following papers examine how having a same-sex partner may be related to general self-reported health, mental health, and satisfaction with life for older adults.Analyzing survey data collected from lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults 50 years of age and older, the first paper reports findings that those with same-sex partners have significantly better self-reported health, fewer depressive symptoms, less perceived stress, and greater life satisfaction, controlling for gender, age, education, income, sexuality, and relationship duration.Relationship duration did not significantly impact the association between partnership status and health, nor did gender.The importance of culturally sensitive clinical practice and policies
Author: Mark E. Williams
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2281595954