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The Role Of Social Support And Gay Identity In The Stress Processes Of A Sample Of Caucasian Gay Men, Adam W. Fingerhut
The Role Of Social Support And Gay Identity In The Stress Processes Of A Sample Of Caucasian Gay Men, Adam W. Fingerhut
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Though research has demonstrated that gay men suffer stress-related mental health disparities compared to heterosexuals, little is known about factors that protect gay individuals from poor mental health and that buffer them in the face of minority stress. Using a daily diary approach, the current study examined three factors that may protect individuals from poor mental health: social support from friends, social support from family, and gay identity. Caucasian gay men (N = 89) completed a study purported to examine the everyday life experiences of gay individuals. Participants completed baseline measures of social support from friends and family, gay identity …