Aging members of the LGBT community “are more likely to live alone and with thinner support networks,” according to Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), a New York advocacy organization. They also face higher disability rates, higher poverty rates, and mental health concerns related to a lifetime of discrimination,” the SAGE website states.
The American Psychological Association, whose journal was readying their work for publication, now says the study is under “ethical review.”
The research, entitled “The Experiences of Successful Minority Executives: A Qualitative Approach,” examines the challenges faced by sexual minorities when making career choices. Many individuals face challenges when choosing a career path; however, sexual minorities often face additional challenges ranging from homophobia, stigmatism, discrimination and bias.
