Understanding the relationship between sexual identity, life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and online community use

Author

Aaliyah L. Gray, Stetson UniversityFollow
Erin W. Moore, Stetson UniversityFollow

Periodical Title

Modern Psychological Studies

Volume

23

Number

2

Department

Dept. of Psychology

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

Identity-based frameworks allow for a diverse look at sexuality because they consider non-binary groups that are typically excluded. This study sought to address gaps in LGBQ research by utilizing a diverse sample of sexual identities. It was hypothesized that asexual, demisexual, polysexual, and pansexual individuals would report lower levels of life satisfaction and psychological well-being, more frequent support-seeking internet use, and lower sense of community compared to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. A total of 284 individuals completed an online survey. Results suggest that experiences of life satisfaction, well-being, and sense of community are more nuanced than considered in past research. Further research is needed to create more inclusive means of intervention for LGBQ individuals.

Subject

Psychology

Keyword

sexual identity; LGBQ; life satisfaction; distress; sense of community; internet use

Discipline

Psychology

Document Type

article

DCMI Type

Text

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recommended Citation

Gray, Aaliyah L. and Moore, Erin W. (2018) "Understanding the relationship between sexual identity, life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and online community use," Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 23: No. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol23/iss2/4