A Myth Exists That Older Gays and Lesbians Live Lonely

A myth exists that older gays and lesbians live lonely lives. This statement is ________ because ________.

A) true; research shows older gay men are lonely, maladjusted, and living marginally to the institutions of society
B) false; older gays and lesbians report excellent mental health, a positive view of aging, and good support networks
C) false; the successful aging of gays and lesbians is attributable to the many homosexual role models of good aging
D) true; homosexuals are shunned by their family, have few friends, and lack coping strategies for aging