Examining LGBT Older Adult Chosen Families Using the Convoy Model of Social Relations
2024
Examining LGBT Older Adult Chosen Families
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Author Information
Author(s): Breder Kelseanne, Bockting Walter
Primary Institution: New York University
Hypothesis
The paper aims to apply the Convoy Model of Social Relations to examine the LGBT chosen family experience.
Conclusion
LGBT chosen families serve as a resilience strategy that supports members and buffers against societal discrimination.
Supporting Evidence
- LGBT older adults face heightened levels of social discrimination and minority stress.
- Many LGBT older adults have developed 'chosen families' as a resilience strategy.
Takeaway
LGBT older adults often create their own families of friends to help each other because they face a lot of challenges in society.
Methodology
The paper applies the Convoy Model of Social Relations to analyze LGBT chosen families.
Participant Demographics
LGBT older adults.
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