A Study on Health Related Quality of Life of Gay Men and Lesbians in Korea
Title
A Study on Health Related Quality of Life of Gay Men and Lesbians in Korea
Author(s)
신승배
Keyword
동성애자
; 게이
; 레즈비언
; 건강
; 삶의 질
; 사회적 지지
; 사회적 낙인
; Gay Men
; Lesbian
; Health
; Quality of Life
; Social Support
; Social Stigma
Publication Year
2013-03-01
Publisher
Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs
Citation
Health and Social Welfare Review Vol.33 No.1, pp.380-415
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of perceived social support, perceived social stigma, and self-esteem on health related quality of life of gay men and lesbians in korea. To achieve this purpose, a survey was conducted, and this sample was based on 237 gay men and lesbians. A sampling method was the snowball sampling using face to face interview. The main results testified by this study are as follows; First, the positive function of perceived social support effected on health related quality of life of gay men and lesbians. Second, perceived social stigma turned out not to be any effect on health related quality of life. Third, self-esteem influenced on health related quality of life. Fourth, homophobia proved to be positive effect on health related quality of life of lesbians. Fifth, stress had a significant negative casual effect on health related quality of life of gay men and lesbians. In conclusion, It’s necessary for future studies to more systematically investigate any other variables for a better understanding of the quality of life of gay men and lesbians.
Table Of Contents
Ⅰ. 서론 Ⅱ. 이론적 배경 및 선행연구 검토 Ⅲ. 자료와 분석방법 Ⅳ. 연구결과 Ⅴ. 결론 참고문헌