Sex-seeking behavior and frequency of sexual activity among single and non-monogamous older gay men.

Autor: Prieto LR; Department of Social Work, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MSN: 1F8, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States. Electronic address: lprieto2@gmu.edu., Shires DA; School of Social Work, Michigan State University, 655 Auditorium Rd #254, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States., Xiong Y; School of Social Work, Michigan State University, 655 Auditorium Rd #254, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of aging studies [J Aging Stud] 2024 Dec; Vol. 71, pp. 101268. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 20.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2024.101268
Abstrakt: Studies that focus on frequency of sexual activity among older gay men are scarce. The current study explores the relationship between internalized gay ageism and frequency of sexual activity with a potential mediator of sex-seeking behaviors among gay men aged 50 or older in the Midwestern U.S. Internalized gay ageism did not predict frequency of sexual activity when mediated by sex-seeking behaviors. However, more frequent sex-seeking behaviors were associated with more frequent sexual activity. Participants in open relationships (compared to single/widowed) reported more frequent sex-seeking behaviors; those in both monogamish and open relationships reported more frequent sexual activity compared to single/widowed participants. Additionally, participants with income of US$50,000 to US$75,000 and > US$75,000 report less frequent sexual activity compared to participants reporting Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors report there are no competing interests to declare.
(Published by Elsevier Inc.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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