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Throughout their lives, older sexual minorities have faced heightened vulnerability to marginalization (e.g., discrimination), which has been linked to worse health outcomes. However, over time, they may develop a sense of adaptation to these stigmatizing experiences, establishing a potential source of resilience (i.e., PTG). Yet, no existing scales specifically capture PTG in queer populations. This study aimed to (1) establish a PTG measure for sexual minorities and (2) examine PTG’s correlates in younger (N = 107, ages 18–39) and middle-aged/ older (N = 216, ages 40–90) sexual minorities. Exploratory factor analysis supported the hypothesized five-factor structure with strong internal consistency (α = .88) . Although PTG was not correlated with age (p = .21), it was associated with microaggressions (r = .16, p \u003C .05), discrimination (r = .24, p \u003C .001), and victimization (r = .24, p \u003C .001) across age groups. PTG was also associated with other adaptive psychosocial resources, such as self-compassion (r= .20, p\u003C.05), active coping (r= .21, p\u003C.05), religious coping (r= .36, p\u003C.001), and positive reframing (r= .33, p\u003C.001), but only among the older sexual minorities. These results highlight that PTG may play a unique role in promoting well-being for this health disparity group and serve as a catalyst for future research on PTG in this population. Specifically, researchers should explore interventions that harness PTG to enhance well-being.","cbCaitqmD9V4ZdoI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitqmD9V4ZdoI","pdf",645966,"English","# Abstract\n## Purpose\n## Method\n## Key Findings\n## Implications","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of this study?\",\"answer\":\"To establish a PTG measure for sexual minorities and to examine PTG’s correlates in younger and middle-aged/older sexual minorities.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the exploratory factor analysis show?\",\"answer\":\"It supported a hypothesized five-factor structure with strong internal consistency (α = .88).\"},{\"question\":\"How is PTG associated with experiences and adaptive resources?\",\"answer\":\"PTG was linked to microaggressions, discrimination, and victimization across age groups, and it was associated with self-compassion, active coping, religious coping, and positive reframing mainly among older sexual minorities.\"}]","FROM STIGMA TO STRENGTH: TRACKING POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH IN OLDER SEXUAL MINORITIES | PDF",1790643659]