Key Determinants of Physical and Psychological Health-Related Quality of Life over Time among Midlife and Older LGBTQ and Sexual and Gender Diverse Caregivers.
Karen Fredriksen-GoldsenSarah JenCharles A EmletHyun-Jun KimHailey H JungPublished in: The Gerontologist (2022)
Although generalized factors including mastery, socialization, and social support, are protective for HRQOL among LGBTQ caregivers, factors including day-to-day discrimination and identity stigma are more unique to historically disadvantaged populations and should be considered in future research and practice. Caregiving interventions incorporating physical activity are promising given its buffering effect for decreased physical and psychological HRQOL over time.