Social and Mental Health Factors Associated with Sexual Satisfaction Among Older Gay Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3667976 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lucas R Prieto (0000-0002-7641-7713, George Mason University, corresponding author), Deirdre A Shires (0000-0001-9147-9739, Michigan State University), Yuan Xiong (0000-0003-3461-8688, Michigan State University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 794-811 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2024.2353054 |
| PMID | 38776454 |
| OpenAlex | W4398223469 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 48 |
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
Developmental psychology · Homosexuality · Human sexuality · Lesbian · Mediation · Mental health · Psychiatry · Sociology · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Clinical Psychology · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |