Religious and spiritual journeys of LGBT older adults in rural Southern Appalachia

Dakin, Emily; Levy, Denise L.; Williams, Kelly A.

doi:10.1080/15528030.2021.1985035

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“…The review confirmed previous notions about religion and spirituality being two distinct human experiences (Dakin et al, 2021;Halkitis et al, 2009). Among the articles, it was common to see that participants identified better with spirituality than religion.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

“…It was common to see religion being mentioned along with spirituality. In a recent study, 11 self-identifying LGBT older adults expressed how personalized approaches to spirituality supported older adulthood despite encountering harmful experiences with Christianity during their childhood and adulthood stages (Dakin et al, 2021). In their study of 75 LGBT Muslims, Stuhlsatz and colleagues (2021) found that those who were not raised in the Muslim faith had significantly lower levels of psychological well-being when compared to those who were raised in the faith.…”

Section: Spiritualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Meaning in Life, Death Anxiety, and Spirituality in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community: A Scoping Review

Ledesma

Reyes

Delariarte

2022

Sexuality & Culture

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The changes in people's way of life through the years raise questions on how they address existential needs and concerns, particularly those related to life and death and spiritual connections. Through a scoping review, we surveyed studies on meaning in life, death anxiety, and spirituality within the lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) community. We determined the extent to which these variables have been studied among LGB participants. A total of 28 eligible articles were reviewed. Six studies were found about meaning in life, five studies about death anxiety, and 16 studies about spirituality. Results suggest that meaning in life was derived from experiences related to parenthood, couplehood, and work satisfaction. Studies on death anxiety among LGB participants, which date back to the 1980 and 1990s, indicated the need to conduct present studies in this area. The review showed that LGB members distinguished between spirituality and religion, giving them more positive recognition of the former than the latter. The forms of spiritual expression were anchored to religious practices, for some, and other expressions of belief and faith outside the confines of formally established religions. Spiritual expressions generally accorded the LGB members direction and satisfaction in life. Not all segments of the LGB community were represented in the studies. The available studies, dominantly quantitative, centered only on the LGB experience. Target age groups varied across the studies. The review indicates that future studies can work on exploring these existential factors considering the emerging contexts and paradigms. Future research can focus on determining what factors contribute to meaning in life, given the changes in time.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

Section: Spiritualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Meaning in Life, Death Anxiety, and Spirituality in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community: A Scoping Review

Ledesma

Reyes

Delariarte

2022

Sexuality & Culture

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“…This study examined the role of faith and spirituality in how LGBTQ+ people dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the LGBTQ+ population has historically had mixed experiences with religious organizations, many LGBTQ+ people continue their faith and spirituality on a personal level or with affirming religious organizations (Dakin et al, 2021;Gandy et al, 2021;Levy, 2019).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

LGBTQ+ people’s religious and spiritual experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic

Levy

Gandy-Guedes

Levy

2022

Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social T

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Personal religion and spirituality can be sources of strength during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from a larger study of LGBTQ+ wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic, this article reports on the faith and spirituality of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States. Nearly 700 diverse LGBTQ+ individuals were recruited via Qualtrics Panel. Analysis showed that those who prayed more and who were religious or spiritual prior to the pandemic were more likely to rely on their religion or spirituality to understand and cope with the pandemic. This study has implications for social workers, helping professionals, and faith leaders, including avoiding assumptions, utilizing a person-centered approach, and being familiar with community resources.

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“…Engagement in spiritual practices is closely linked to health and well‐being across the globe 192 . However, religion‐driven discriminatory practices can lead to harmful effects on health and well‐being 193 . Most studies addressing the relationship between spirituality and well‐being have been observational rather than interventional, and not specific to rural settings.…”

Section: Opportunities For Alleviating Rural Health Disparitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…192 However, religion-driven discriminatory practices can lead to harmful effects on health and wellbeing. 193 Most studies addressing the relationship between spirituality and well-being have been observational rather than interventional, and not specific to rural settings. Furthermore, without addressing discrimination of others based on cultural, religious, and sexual preferences, the pursuit of health will be stymied.…”

Section: Spirituality and Religionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science

Wiese,

Gibson,

Guest

et al. 2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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INTRODUCTIONIndividuals living in rural communities are at heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), which parallels other persistent place‐based health disparities. Identifying multiple potentially modifiable risk factors specific to rural areas that contribute to ADRD is an essential first step in understanding the complex interplay between various barriers and facilitators.METHODSAn interdisciplinary, international group of ADRD researchers convened to address the overarching question of: “What can be done to begin minimizing the rural health disparities that contribute uniquely to ADRD?” In this state of the science appraisal, we explore what is known about the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental influences on ADRD disparities in rural settings.RESULTSA range of individual, interpersonal, and community factors were identified, including strengths of rural residents in facilitating healthy aging lifestyle interventions.DISCUSSIONA location dynamics model and ADRD‐focused future directions are offered for guiding rural practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in mitigating rural disparities.HIGHLIGHTS Rural residents face heightened Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) risks and burdens due to health disparities. Defining the unique rural barriers and facilitators to cognitive health yields insight. The strengths and resilience of rural residents can mitigate ADRD‐related challenges. A novel “location dynamics” model guides assessment of rural‐specific ADRD issues.

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Religious and spiritual journeys of LGBT older adults in rural Southern Appalachia

Cited by 5 publications

References 55 publications

Meaning in Life, Death Anxiety, and Spirituality in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community: A Scoping Review

Meaning in Life, Death Anxiety, and Spirituality in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community: A Scoping Review

LGBTQ+ people’s religious and spiritual experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic

Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science

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