Relations Between Economic Well-Being, Family Support, Community Attachment, and Life Satisfaction Among LGBQ Adults

Vanja Lazarevic (), Elizabeth G. Holman, Ramona Faith Oswald and Karen Z. Kramer
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Vanja Lazarevic: Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Elizabeth G. Holman: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ramona Faith Oswald: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Karen Z. Kramer: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 2016, vol. 37, issue 4, No 7, 594-606

Abstract: Abstract While studies with the general population indicate that one’s life satisfaction is related to economic well-being and social support, much less is known about these constructs among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) populations. The current study examines the relationship between economic well-being and life satisfaction in a sample of 458 LGBQ individuals. Further, the direct and moderating effects of family and community support are examined. As hypothesized, perceived financial stress and proximal family support each had a significant main effect on life satisfaction. Household income (adjusted by number of individuals living in the household) had a non-linear effect on life satisfaction. Community support for LGBQ individuals was not associated with life satisfaction, and the moderating hypotheses were not supported. The findings and the implications for future research are discussed.

Keywords: Economic well-being; Family of origin; Life satisfaction; Minority stress theory; Quality of life; Sexual minority (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/s10834-015-9464-1

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