The stressors and psychological well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual among Chinese adults in Hong Kong

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Date Issued
2019
Publisher
Scientific Research
Journal
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines
Volume
7
Issue
5
Start page
65
End page
70
Abstract
Background Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) are individuals who often experienced stigma and discrimination which has detrimental effects on psychological well-being. Objectives This study aimed to identify the major stressors and psychological well-being of LGB among Chinese adults in Hong Kong. Methods A cross-sectional study was employed using self-administered questionnaires. Convenience sampling was used to recruit subjects. Demographic information, Measure of Gay-related stress (MOGS) and The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D Scale) were used to collect data. Results The major stressor among LGB individuals in Hong Kong was family reaction. Majority of them had a high level of depression. Conclusion LGB individuals in Hong Kong experienced high level of depression.
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