As we age
Listening to the voice of LGBTQ older adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21834855 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cory Cummings (0000-0002-2022-5392, Nazareth College, corresponding author), Cory R Cummings (Nazareth College), Jennifer Dunkle (Stockton University), Jennifer S Dunkle (Stockton University), Bianca Chanel Mayes (Monmouth University), Carolyn Bradley (Monmouth University), Carolyn A Bradley (Monmouth University), Francesca Petruzzella (Monmouth University), Kerstin Maguire (Stockton University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 509-525 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-19 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Work in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1937-190X • E-ISSN: 1937-1918 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19371918.2021.1904081 |
| PMID | 33789544 |
| OpenAlex | W3143530405 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 30 |
The LGBT+ community is gaining long-overdue public health attention within the rapidly expanding demographic of older adults. As a group, LGBT+ older adults represent a range of diverse biopsychosocial needs and life experiences that may differ markedly from the general population. This has translated into health disparities experienced by this group and the emergence of policies calling for improved services for this community. In response, this qualitative study engaged ten focus groups (a total of 48 participants) throughout one mid-Atlantic state to better understand the experiences and perceptions of LGBT+ older adults regarding their expectations and needs as they age. Themes included (1) an emphasis on the nuance of connection as an aging LGBT+ adult; (2) a rich discussion of experiences with and expectations for quality of services as this group ages; (3) the realities of planning for future living arrangements as a member of this population; and (4) a clearer understanding of the two sides of advocacy for this group, as a personal responsibility and a call for allyship. Based on insights shared by participants, implications are discussed for improved and more visible engagement of this community within our heath and humans service sectors. We also affirm the need for greater attention from researchers and policy makers in respect to the whole health needs of this group. As a society and as professionals, we need to respond to these needs in better support of equity in the aging process for LGBT+ older adults
Active listening · Biopsychosocial model · Focus group · Health equity · Population · Public health · Sociology · Transgender · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Gerontology
Designing Qualitative Research
Successful Aging Among LGBT Older Adults
Awareness of LGBT Aging Issues Among Aging Services Network Providers
The Science of Conducting Research With LGBT Older Adults- An Introduction to Aging with Pride
The Aging and Health Report: Disparities and Resilience Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults
Thematic analysis.
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The Greater St. Louis LGBT Health and Human Services Needs Assessment
Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations
Perspectives of LGBTQ Older Adults on Aging in Place
| Citations per year | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |