Perspectives on successful ageing from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people in Australia: An exploratory content analysis

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Australasian Journal on Ageing Pub Date : 2025-08-27 DOI:10.1111/ajag.70087

Annette Brömdal, Melinda N. Stanners, Amy B. Mullens, Lisa Beccaria, Joseph Debattista, Jennifer Sargent, Lisa Wojciechowski, Chris Howard, Ann Matson, Ged Farmer, Daniel Brown

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Abstract

Objective

Drawing on contemporary understandings of successful ageing as a multidimensional concept, this exploratory study aimed to address a critical gap in the literature by examining the unique perceptions, expectations, and hopes of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT), Sistergirl and Brotherboy people regarding successful ageing. Given the historical and ongoing discrimination faced by these communities, understanding perceptions of successful ageing is vital.

Methods

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people were invited to complete a mixed-methods online survey about ageing and care. Responses to qualitative questions were extracted and analysed using latent content analysis to generate themes and key concepts.

Results

Findings reflected 203 participants' expectations of receiving respectful, inclusive care and support that enables them to maintain their autonomy. Living with authentic self-expression and staying connected to loved ones/community as they aged were reported as priorities. Findings highlighted the need for affordable LGBT, Sistergirl and Brotherboy-specific health and care services and accommodation.

Conclusions

Concepts of successful ageing spanned physical, mental, and emotional health and social connections. These insights provide opportunities for tailoring the enhancement and provision of services to better address the expectations and hopes of LGBT, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people ageing in Australia.

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澳大利亚女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、变性人、姐妹女孩和兄弟男孩对成功老龄化的看法：探索性内容分析

基于对成功老龄化的当代理解，本探索性研究旨在通过研究女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、变性人（LGBT）、姐妹女孩和兄弟男孩对成功老龄化的独特感知、期望和希望，解决文献中的一个关键空白。鉴于这些社区过去和现在所面临的歧视，理解对成功老龄化的看法至关重要。方法邀请女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、变性人、姐妹女孩和兄弟男孩完成一项关于老龄化和护理的混合方法在线调查。对定性问题的回答被提取出来，并使用潜在内容分析来生成主题和关键概念。调查结果反映了203名参与者对获得尊重、包容的关怀和支持的期望，这使他们能够保持自主性。据报道，随着年龄的增长，真实的自我表达和与所爱的人/社区保持联系是最重要的。调查结果强调，有必要提供可负担得起的针对LGBT、姐妹女孩和兄弟男孩的卫生保健服务和住宿。结论：成功老龄化的概念包括身体、心理、情感健康和社会关系。这些见解为定制增强和提供服务提供了机会，以更好地满足澳大利亚LGBT、Sistergirl和Brotherboy老年人的期望和希望。

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来源期刊

Australasian Journal on Ageing 医学-老年医学

CiteScore

3.10

自引率

6.20%

发文量

114

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Australasian Journal on Ageing is a peer reviewed journal, which publishes original work in any area of gerontology and geriatric medicine. It welcomes international submissions, particularly from authors in the Asia Pacific region.