USING CREATIVE NARRATIVES AND VISIONS OF LATER LIFE TO QUEER GERONTOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP
2024

Queering Gerontology: New Visions of Aging

Sample size: 53 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Jen Sarah

Primary Institution: University of Kansas

Hypothesis

How can queer narratives and experiences reshape our understanding of aging?

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of queer narratives in enhancing visibility and reimagining aging experiences.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study draws from life reviews and creative narratives to explore aging.
  • Queer narratives can challenge normative views of aging.
  • The findings suggest new ways to think about later life for all populations.

Takeaway

This study shows that stories from LGBTQ people can help us think differently about getting older.

Methodology

Secondary qualitative data analysis of two existing datasets.

Participant Demographics

Older bisexual-identified women and queer and trans individuals.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1946

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