Importance of Self-Forgiveness and Social Support in Potentially Reducing Loneliness in Men Who Have Sex with Men

Joseph M. Currin; Randolph D. Hubach

doi:10.1080/15538605.2018.1526153

Importance of Self-Forgiveness and Social Support in Potentially Reducing Loneliness in Men Who Have Sex with Men

Joseph M. Currin
, Randolph D. Hubach

Center for Rural Health

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Higher levels of loneliness in men who have sex with men (MSM) are associated with negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and sexual impulsivity. By identifying what may reduce loneliness in MSM, counselors and public health professionals can alleviate the distress of their clients. A significant hierarchical multiple regression controlling for relationship status, F(9, 105) = 16.36, p < 0.001, R² =.62, indicated that higher levels of self-forgiveness (β = −.19, p =.04) and perceived social support (β = −.49, p <.001) predicted lower levels of loneliness in MSM. Implications and limitations are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	279-292
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15538605.2018.1526153
State	Published - 2 Oct 2018

Keywords

Gay/Bisexual men
counseling and therapy
mental health
public health
reducing loneliness
resiliency

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