Crone Songs: Voices of Lesbian Elders on Aging in a Rural Environment

Comerford, Susan A.; Henson-Stroud, M. Maxwell; Sionainn, Corbett; Wheeler, Elizabeth

doi:10.1177/0886109904268874

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“…Contrary to the prevailing stereotypes, older gay male and lesbian adults are not isolated but have various means of available support (Beeler et al 1999; Christian and Keefe 1997; Comerford et al 2004; Galassi 1991; Grossman et al 2000; Grossman et al 2001; Jacobs et al 1999; Orel 2004; Van de Ven et al 1997; Whalen, Bigner, and Barber 2000), including partners, friends, members of their families of origin, and the larger LGB communities (Berger 1984; Brown et al 2001; Gray and Dressel 1985; Whitford 1997). Furthermore, older LGB adults are sexually active and often in primary relationships (Van de Ven et al 1997); those with partners are less lonely and in better health than those living alone (Grossman et al 2000; Grossman et al 2001).…”

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“…Neighbor and community support was crucial for older lesbians who live in rural settings in terms of providing access to health and transportation assistance (Comerford et al 2004; Moore 2002); yet, only 8% of lesbians older than 50 in the study by Beeler et al (1999) were highly involved in gay and lesbian communities. Furthermore, most gay and lesbian communities are relatively age segregated as a result of age-based stereotypes and differences in generational approaches to survival (Fox 2007).…”

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Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

2010

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In a review of 58 articles published between 1984 and 2008, this article synthesizes the recent state of social research on older lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults in order to summarize existing knowledge about these groups, to guide future research on aging, and to identify the substantive issues affecting their lives. Based on a life-course perspective, the primary research domains identified include the interplay of lives and historical times and linked and interdependent lives. After reviewing the literature in each of these areas, the article presents an examination of the strengths and limitations of the body of knowledge and an outline of a blueprint for future research.

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Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

2010

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“…Thirdly, intersections of social class, ethnicity and geography are likely to shape decisions, choices and options (Comerford et al, 2004;Calasanti and Kiecolt, 2007;PurdieVaughns and Eibach, 2008;Stone and Ward, 2011;Fisher et al, 2013). In our own research (Cronin and King, 2014), for instance, we demonstrated how the ability to make retirement choices, which included those related to housing, were structured by intersections of gender, sexuality and social class.…”

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Bonds, bridges and ties: applying social capital theory to LGBT people’s housing concerns later in life

King

Cronin

2016

Quality in Ageing and Older Adults

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to debates about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) housing later in life by placing these in a theoretical context: social capital theory (SCT). Design/methodology/approach – After a discussion of SCT, emanating from the works of Robert Putnam and Pierre Bourdieu, the paper draws on existing studies of LGBT housing later in life, identifying key concerns that are identified by this body of literature. Findings – The paper then applies SCT to the themes drawn from the LGBT housing later in life literature to illustrate the usefulness of putting these in such a theoretical context. Originality/value – Hence, overall, the paper fills an important gap in how the authors think about LGBT housing later in life; as something that is framed by issues of social networks and connections and the benefits, or otherwise, that accrue from them.

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“…27-29 A small body of research suggests that living in rural areas may also have further adverse implications on the health of lesbian and bisexual women in that they experience less social support and lack of community, as well as more health risk behaviors. 30-32 As a result, rurality has been emphasized by the Institute of Medicine as an area in need of further exploration with regard to sexual orientation-related health disparities. 24 Recently, a study examining lesbian women’s weight status and dietary behaviors found higher body mass index (BMI) and diets higher in protein among rural-residing lesbian women than urban-residing lesbian women.…”

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Dietary Patterns during Adulthood among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Women in the Nurses’ Health Study II

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Austin²,

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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Background Lesbian and bisexual women are at greater risk of being obese than heterosexual women, however, there is little research on dietary intake among lesbian and bisexual women. Objective This study estimated differences in dietary quality and intake during adulthood comparing heterosexual women to lesbian and bisexual women. Design Biennial mailed questionnaires were used to collect data from a cohort between 1991-2011. Heterosexual-identified women were the reference group. Participants/Setting Over 100,000 female registered nurses in the United States, ages 24-44 years were recruited in 1989 to participate in the Nurses’ Health Study II. Over 90% of the original sample are currently active in the study. About 1.3% identified as lesbian or bisexual. Main outcome measures Dietary measures were calculated from a 133-item food frequency questionnaire administered every four years. Measures included diet quality (Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010) and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension); calorie, fat, and fiber intake; and glycemic load and index. Statistical analyses Multivariable adjusted repeated measures linear regression models were fit. Results On average, lesbian and bisexual women reported better diet quality (p<0.001) and diets lower in glycemic index (p<0.001) than heterosexual women. In the whole cohort, diet quality scores increased as participants aged and were lower among women living in rural compared to urban regions. Comparisons in dietary intake across sexual orientation groups were generally similar across age and rurality status. However, differences between lesbian and heterosexual women in AHEI-2010 were larger during younger compared to older ages, suggesting that diet quality estimates among sexual orientation groups converged as women aged. Conclusion Lesbian and bisexual women reported higher diet quality than heterosexuals. More research examining how diet effects risk for chronic conditions, such as diabetes, among sexual minorities is needed. Physical activity, sedentary behavior, disordered eating behaviors, and psychosocial and minority stress should be explored as potential contributors to higher rates of obesity among sexual minority women.

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Crone Songs: Voices of Lesbian Elders on Aging in a Rural Environment

Cited by 47 publications

References 29 publications

Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

Bonds, bridges and ties: applying social capital theory to LGBT people’s housing concerns later in life

Dietary Patterns during Adulthood among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Women in the Nurses’ Health Study II

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