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Diversity in social communication and support: Implications for loneliness among LGB adults.

Natasha PetersonJeongeun LeeJoseph SvecDaniel Russell
Published in: The Gerontologist (2022)
While LGB adults tend to score higher on the loneliness scale overall, the findings suggest that communication and support diversity have uniquely different patterns of associations for sexual minority groups. This study highlights the importance of considering multiple dimensions of social networks and has implications for addressing loneliness for heterosexual and LGB adults.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • social support
  • healthcare
  • depressive symptoms