Associations of Faith Community Rejection With Social Support and Health Outcomes Among LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6457750 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nik M Lampe (0000-0003-1692-6740, University of South Florida), Tara Mckay (0000-0001-5076-6483, Vanderbilt University) |
| Editors | Kenzie Latham-Mintus (0000-0003-1018-0693, (Social Sciences Section)) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journals of Gerontology Series B (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1079-5014 • E-ISSN: 1758-5368 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/geronb/gbaf009 |
| PMID | 39868550 |
| OpenAlex | W4406874894 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 36 |
Objectives Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older adults have varied experiences with faith communities, ranging from affirmation to religious trauma. We investigate how faith community rejection affects social support and health outcomes among LGBTQ+ older adults in the Southern United States. Methods We analyze Wave 1 data from the LGBTQ+ Social Networks, Aging, and Policy Study (QSNAPS), collected between April 2020 and September 2021. This sample included 1,256 LGBTQ+ adults aged 50+ residing in four Southern U.S. states. Bivariate and Poisson regression analyses were conducted to examine associations of LGBTQ-related faith community rejection with social support and health outcomes. Results Nearly half (44%) of QSNAPS respondents reported LGBTQ-related faith community rejection. Respondents who reported rejection were more likely to be: transgender or gender diverse (p < .01) and from a minoritized racial/ethnic background (p < .01). Compared with respondents who never experienced faith community rejection, respondents who experienced LGBTQ-related faith community rejection reported a lower prevalence of family support (APR = 0.80; p < .001); higher prevalence of symptoms related to moderate to severe psychological distress (APR = 1.27; p < .001); higher prevalence of poor sleep quality (APR = 1.17; p < .05); and high blood pressure diagnosis (APR = 1.13; p < .05). We also find a marginally statistically significant association between faith community rejection and higher prevalence of symptoms related to subjective cognitive decline (APR = 1.35; p < .10). Discussion Experiences of faith community rejection come with substantial social support and health costs for LGBTQ+ older adults. Our findings highlight the importance of integrating faith and promoting inclusion within affirming faith communities for LGBTQ+ aging-related care and prevention
Ethnic group · Faith · Lesbian · Poisson regression · Population · Social support · Sociology · Transgender · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Demography · Gerontology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |