APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
LGBTQ Wellbeing & Telomere Length: The Role of Political Salience
- Kasey Klimo
Colorado State University - Libby Poulin
Colorado State University - Kelley Quirk
Colorado State University - Natalia Sanchez
Colorado State University
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.
