Factors Affecting the Life Satisfaction of Gay Men under Hong Kong Chinese Culture & Ethics

Abstract

Around 4-6% of Hong Kong's population identifies as LGBTQ. This translates to roughly 420,000 people aged 15 or above. Gay individuals have to face many challenges in their journey to self-acceptance. Social ethics/behavior, societal stigma, and discrimination can hinder their development of a positive identity, lead to internalised homophobia and negatively affect their life satisfaction. There are several general factors influence the life satisfaction of gay men in Hong Kong, considering the interplay of Chinese culture and ethics. This study investigates various factors, including parental acceptance, social support, family support on internalised homophobia and life satisfaction of gay men in Hong Kong. A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with a questionnaire developed for measuring various factors. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed by the Confirmatory Factor Analysis. A proposed model of the relationship between various factors was confirmed by the data with a Structural Equation Model (SEM).