Older Persons Among the LGBT Community, When Compared to Their

question 24

Multiple Choice

Older persons among the LGBT community, when compared to their heterosexual peers,​

• A) ​have lower self-esteem.
• B) ​maintain strong ties with their families of origin.
• C) ​are less likely to plan for their future security.
• D) ​tend to build a "surrogate family."

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