Homophobia and Aging

Experiences of Brazilian Gay Men

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ID3615059
AuthorsHélène Veiga Gomes (0000-0002-8547-8649, Universidade Federal do Pará), Ludgleydson Fernandes Araújo (0000-0003-4486-7565, Federal University of Delta of Parnaíba), Janari Da Silva Pedroso (0000-0001-7602-834X, Universidade Federal do Pará)
Year2025
Pages1-16
Publication date2025-04-23
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2025.2496204
PMID40265258
OpenAlexW4409704937
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited30

This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of homophobia among Brazilian gay men of different age groups, focusing on the aging process. Using a descriptive and exploratory methodology, a content analysis was conducted based on semi-structured interviews with 135 participants, organized into three age groups: young (18-30 years), adults (31-49 years), and elderly (over 50 years). The Hierarchical Descending Classification (HDC) was used, which presented five classes constructed from the participants' reports. The results showed that young people face anxiety and restrictions in public spaces, adults highlight labor challenges and family rejection, and elderly people suffer from social isolation and invisibility. The intersectionality between factors such as income and education aggravated the consequences of homophobia, especially in the field of mental health

Homosexuality · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Male Homosexuality · Men who have sex with men · Sociology · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Gerontology

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