Social and Mental Health Factors Associated with Sexual Satisfaction Among Older Gay Men.

IF 2.4 4区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-04-16 Epub Date: 2024-05-22 DOI:10.1080/00918369.2024.2353054

Lucas R Prieto, Deirdre A Shires, Yuan Xiong

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Abstract

The internalization of ageist stereotypes or messages based on the framework of an aging gay man is known as internalized gay ageism. Internalized gay ageism may influence an older gay man's sexual satisfaction. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between internalized gay ageism and sexual satisfaction and determine if body image was a potential mediator. A cross-sectional online survey collected data on sexual satisfaction and other variables related to sexual health and well-being among older gay men. Inclusion criteria included: aged 50 or older, identified as gay, identified as male, assigned male at birth, and resided in the Midwestern region of the United States. Descriptive, bivariate, and mediation analyses were conducted. A complete mediation effect was found between internalized gay ageism and sexual satisfaction when mediated by body image. Older gay men who were in open relationships were more sexually satisfied than single/widowed older gay men. Future research should continue to explore internalized gay ageism, relationship status, body image, and sexual satisfaction among older gay men.

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与老年男同性恋性满意度相关的社会和心理健康因素。

基于老年男同性恋框架的年龄歧视刻板印象或信息的内化被称为内化的男同性恋年龄歧视。内化的男同性恋年龄歧视可能会影响老年男同性恋的性满意度。本研究旨在探讨内化的男同性恋年龄歧视与性满足之间的关系，并确定身体形象是否是潜在的中介因素。一项横断面在线调查收集了老年男同性恋的性满意度及其他与性健康和幸福相关的变量数据。纳入标准包括：年龄在 50 岁或以上、确认为同性恋、确认为男性、出生时被指定为男性、居住在美国中西部地区。研究人员进行了描述性分析、二元分析和中介分析。结果发现，当以身体形象为中介时，内化的同性恋年龄歧视与性满足之间存在完全的中介效应。与单身/鳏居的老年男同性恋相比，处于开放关系中的老年男同性恋的性满意度更高。今后的研究应继续探讨老年男同性恋的内化年龄歧视、关系状况、身体形象和性满意度。

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Journal of Homosexuality Multiple-

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5.60

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7.70%

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164

期刊介绍： The Journal of Homosexuality is an internationally acclaimed, peer-reviewed publication devoted to publishing a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship to foster a thorough understanding of the complexities, nuances, and the multifaceted aspects of sexuality and gender. The chief aim of the journal is to publish thought-provoking scholarship by researchers, community activists, and scholars who employ a range of research methodologies and who offer a variety of perspectives to continue shaping knowledge production in the arenas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) studies and queer studies. The Journal of Homosexuality is committed to offering substantive, accessible reading to researchers and general readers alike in the hope of: spurring additional research, offering ideas to integrate into educational programs at schools, colleges & universities, or community-based organizations, and manifesting activism against sexual and gender prejudice (e.g., homophobia, biphobia and transphobia), including the promotion of sexual and gender justice.