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A qualitative study examining the social network types of older sexual and gender minority (SGM) women and gender non-binary adults.

Authors :
Holcomb, Jennifer L.
Wilkerson, J. Michael
Gemeinhardt, Gretchen L.
Robison, Ann J.
Schick, Vanessa R.
Source :
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services; Jan-Mar2022, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p1-20, 20p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Limited research has examined the social network types of older SGM women and gender non-binary adults. To better understand their social network types, 37 semi-structured interviews were conducted with SGM women and gender non-binary adults, ages ranged from 50 to 84 years old. Five previously identified social network types were examined: diverse, diverse/no children, friend-centered/restricted, immediate family-focused, and fully restricted. Participants were grouped based on their current social network and common network themes were identified. Results offer insights that can help identify individual characteristics of those in each network to develop interventions to increase social resources and reduce social isolation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10538720
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155688460
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2021.1905578