Examining cohort differences and resilience among the aging LGBT community: Implications for education and practice among an expansively diverse population

Michael P. Dentato; John Orwat; Marcia K. Spira; Benjamin Walker

Examining cohort differences and resilience among the aging LGBT community: Implications for education and practice among an expansively diverse population

Michael P. Dentato, John Orwat, Marcia K. Spira, Benjamin Walker

School of Social Work

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The aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community continues to grow considerably while often being faced with unique and unmet needs separate from younger LGBT cohorts or their non-LGBT counterparts. This article explores some of the differences in attitudes among generational cohort groups regarding coming out decisions; sexual risk and safety; the impact of evolving policies within systems and society; as well as the demonstrated strengths and resiliencies of the aging LGBT community. Implications and suggestions for education, training, and best practices among this expansive and diverse population are considered as well as continued research in the field of LGBT aging.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Volume	24
Issue number	3
State	Published - Mar 1 2014

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