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This study investigates if social network size and composition moderate the mediation role of perceived social support between stress and emotional wellbeing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among a national sample of LGBT Americans aged 50\u2009years and above, we investigated the effect of a single moderator (total social network size) and two pairs of moderators separately (LGBT and non-LGBT social network size; size of social network members \u226550\u2009years old and &amp;lt;50\u2009years old) on the direct and indirect paths between stress and emotional wellbeing (depressive symptoms, loneliness), the indirect path being mediated by perceived social support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diminishing perceived social support partially mediated the association between stress and emotional wellbeing. Total social network size moderated both the direct and indirect association between stress and depressive symptoms but only moderated the indirect association between stress and loneliness. When social network size was grouped by LGBT identity and age, only social networks composed of LGBT and older members demonstrated moderation effects.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>With relatable life experiences, LGBT older adults may feel more supported by similar others in their social networks in protecting against the negative association between stress and emotional wellbeing. 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