Disclosure of sexual orientation and family acceptance: the effects on the psychological Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young Adults in Thailand

Abstract

In the present study, we explored the moderating effects of perceived family acceptance on the relationship between disclosure of sexual orientation and the psychological well-being in Thai lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) young adults. A total of 676 LGB participants (age 18- 25 years) participated in this study by completing an online questionnaire. Collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics and Moderated Multiple Regression. The results of this research are as follows: 1. Disclosure of sexual orientation significantly and positively predicted higher psychological well-being. (β = .11, p = .008) 2. Perceived family acceptance significantly and positively predicted higher psychological well-being. (β = .25, p < .001) 3. Perceived family acceptance did not moderate the association between disclosure and psychological well-being. (β = -.01, p < .819) Our findings suggest the important role of family in the lives of Thai LGB young adults.