Spanish Older LGBT+ Adults: Satisfaction with Life and Generativity

IF 2.5 2区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

Sexuality Research and Social Policy Pub Date : 2023-09-13 DOI:10.1007/s13178-023-00871-7

João Tavares, Tatiana Casado, Pedro Sá-Couto, Sara Guerra, Liliana Sousa

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Abstract 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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西班牙老年LGBT+成年人:对生活的满意度和生育能力

年长的女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和跨性别(LGBT+)成人主要研究与污名和精神和身体障碍的关系。了解他们对生活的满意度，以及他们富有创造力的表达，对于建立健康的老龄化至关重要。本研究考察了西班牙老年LGBT+成年人的生活满意度，考虑了生育的作用。方法在线收集资料;141名西班牙LGBT+参与者完成了洛约拉生成量表(LGS)、生成行为检查表(GBC)和生活满意度量表(SWLS)。通过描述性、非参数检验和相关统计分析数据。采用多变量线性回归分析确定SWLS与其他量表之间的关系，包括社会和人口变量作为协变量。结果:对生活的满意度和创造力与以下因素正相关:(i)在生活的各个领域的披露，(ii)在披露过程中的感知支持，(iii)(日常)参与社会活动，(iv)女性更高，(v)有伴侣的人更高，(vi)有孩子的人更高。多变量回归模型解释了32.6%的SWLS方差。SWLS随生成性、自信、协作和关爱行为的增加而增加。结论在生活的各个方面的披露以及在披露过程中的感知支持都能促进生活满意度和生育能力的提高。社会政策和项目应该(1)鼓励LGBT+个人公开并在这个过程中支持他们，可能是通过创造安全和支持性的环境;(ii)促进LGBT+老年人的社会参与，即通过志愿服务和辅导等方式。

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Sexuality Research and Social Policy SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

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4.70

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7.70%

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100

期刊介绍： Sexuality Research and Social Policy is an international multidisciplinary forum for the publication of original peer-reviewed state-of-the-art empirical research on sexuality, theoretical and methodological discussions, and the implications of this evidence for policies across the globe regarding sexual health, sexuality education, and sexual rights in diverse communities. The journal also publishes brief research and conference reports; white papers; book, film, and other reviews; together with guest editorials and commentaries. Sexuality Research and Social Policy occasionally publishes special issues on timely topics.