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.
Highlights
Stress in daily life is unavoidable but some groups of people are more likely to experience stressful life events
This study aimed to identify the major stressors and psychological well-being of LGB among Chinese adults in Hong Kong
The focus of this paper reported the minority stressors experienced by LGB individuals and their risk of depression
Summary
Stress in daily life is unavoidable but some groups of people are more likely to experience stressful life events One such minority group—lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) may be more likely to experience stress due to stigma and discrimination [1]. Psychological distress is experienced by sexual minority individuals across different age group—secondary students [3], adolescents [4], and older adults [5]. Little is known about the psychological well-being of LGB among Chinese adults in Hong Kong. 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. Conclusion: LGB individuals in Hong Kong experienced high level of depression
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