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Same-Sex Relationships in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project: Making a Case for Data Collection
Journal of Gerontological Social Work (2014)
  • Maria T Brown, Syracuse University
  • Brian R Grossman
Abstract
This study describes the previously unexplored subsample of respondents who reported at least 1 same-sex sexual relationship (SSSR) in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP). The NSHAP collected data from 3,005 adults (aged 57–85). Approximately 4% (n = 102) of respondents reported at least one SSSR. These sexual minority elders were younger, more educated, were more likely to be working, had fewer social supports, and better physical health. Results may indicate crisis competence in sexual minority elders. Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in larger, US-based probability samples would inform the development of appropriate community-based services and supports.
Keywords
  • LGBT,
  • aging,
  • disparities,
  • outcomes
Publication Date
2014
Citation Information
Maria T Brown and Brian R Grossman. "Same-Sex Relationships in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project: Making a Case for Data Collection" Journal of Gerontological Social Work Vol. 57 Iss. 2-4 (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/maria_brown/3/