APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

LGBTQ Wellbeing & Telomere Length: The Role of Political Salience

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Cross Cutting Theme Poster: Social Justice and Equity: Impacts on Health

Session: Poster Session VIII

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Abstract

The LGBTQ population disproportionately experiences negative physical and mental health outcomes. The current study examined the impact of internalized homophobia, sense of belonging, and political salience on health. Given the underexplored nature of political salience, a measure was developed. Participants’ health was examined using telomere length to assess cellular aging.