Coming Out to Care: Caregivers of Gay and Lesbian Seniors in Canada
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| Title: | Coming Out to Care: Caregivers of Gay and Lesbian Seniors in Canada |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Brotman, Shari, Ryan, Bill, Collins, Shannon, Chamberland, Line, Cormier, Robert, Julien, Danielle, Meyer, Elizabeth, Peterkin, Allan, Richard, Brenda |
| Source: | Gerontologist. Aug 2007 47(4):490-503. |
| Availability: | Gerontological Society of America. 1030 15th Street NW Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-842-1275; Fax: 202-842-1150; e-mail: geron@geron.org; Web site: http://www.geron.org/journals/gsapub.htm |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Homosexuality, Older Adults, Access to Health Care, Interviews, Social Discrimination, Caregiver Role, Identification (Psychology), Social Support Groups, Family Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 0016-9013 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This article reports on the findings of a study whose purpose was to explore the experiences of caregivers of gay and lesbian seniors living in the community and to identify issues that emerged from an exploration of access to and equity in health care services for these populations. Design and Methods: The study used a qualitative methodology based upon principles of grounded theory in which open-ended interviews were undertaken with 17 caregivers living in three different cities across Canada. Results: Findings indicated several critical themes, including the impact of felt and anticipated discrimination, complex processes of coming out, the role of caregivers, self-identification as a caregiver, and support. Implications: We consider several recommendations for change in light of emerging themes, including expanding the definition of caregivers to be more inclusive of gay and lesbian realities, developing specialized services, and advocating to eliminate discrimination faced by these populations. (Contains 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 39 |
| Entry Date: | 2007 |
| Access URL: | https://gerontologist.gerontologyjournals.org/content/vol47/issue4/ |
| Accession Number: | EJ774999 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This article reports on the findings of a study whose purpose was to explore the experiences of caregivers of gay and lesbian seniors living in the community and to identify issues that emerged from an exploration of access to and equity in health care services for these populations. Design and Methods: The study used a qualitative methodology based upon principles of grounded theory in which open-ended interviews were undertaken with 17 caregivers living in three different cities across Canada. Results: Findings indicated several critical themes, including the impact of felt and anticipated discrimination, complex processes of coming out, the role of caregivers, self-identification as a caregiver, and support. Implications: We consider several recommendations for change in light of emerging themes, including expanding the definition of caregivers to be more inclusive of gay and lesbian realities, developing specialized services, and advocating to eliminate discrimination faced by these populations. (Contains 1 table.) |
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| ISSN: | 0016-9013 |
