Afternoon at the museum
Psychological wellbeing and social connectedness among LGBT older adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12917110 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiaochen Zhong (University of California, San Francisco, corresponding author), Chloe M Cheng (University of California, San Francisco), Nathaniel D M Jenkins (0000-0003-1781-3414, University of California, San Francisco), Peter Ureste (University of California, Riverside), Tammy Duong (University of California, San Francisco) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 51-60 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Arts & Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-3015 • E-ISSN: 1753-3023 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17533015.2025.2527908 |
| PMID | 40663437 |
| OpenAlex | W4412429956 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 18 |
Social isolation poses a major public health crisis for older adults in the U.S. as it negatively impacts physical and mental health. Intersectional communities, like LGBT older individuals, are particularly impacted. This study assesses the efficacy of an art museum-based intervention on social isolation and wellbeing of LGBT older adults when paired with medical school volunteers in San Francisco. Fifteen participants completed pre- and post-intervention surveys with established questionnaires and open-ended questions, reporting improvements in social connectedness and wellbeing. This pilot program underscores the value of sociocultural activities in enhancing the quality of life among this vulnerable population
Social connectedness · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Cardiovascular Health
Social prescription in the US
Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults
Loneliness and social support among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people aged 50 and over
Museum object handling
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |