Factors that influence the achievement of an affirmative gay identity

Authors

Ronaldo A. Motilla

College

College of Science

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Faculty Research Journal (Miriam College)

Volume

25

First Page

90

Last Page

116

Publication Date

12-2005

Abstract

This study examined whether social support network, religious beliefs, and locus of control influence successful aging, which is defined as the achievement of an affirmative gay identity. Ten self­-identified older gay men, aged 60-77 years old, participated in the study. The results revealed that friendship networks are very important in the attainment of an affirmative gay identity. Majority of the participants are high in internal locus of control and most of them believe that their homosexuality is naturally and divinely given.

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Recommended Citation

Motilla, R. A. (2005). Factors that influence the achievement of an affirmative gay identity. Faculty Research Journal (Miriam College), 25, 90-116. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/8142

Disciplines

Gender and Sexuality | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Older gays—Psychology; Aging—Psychological aspects

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