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"I'm created in God's image, and God don't create junk" — religious participation and suppport among older GLBT adults
Author(s)	Mark Brennan-Ing, Liz Seidel, Britta Larson, Stephen E Karpiak
Journal title	Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, vol 25, no 2, April-June 2013
Publisher	Taylor & Francis, April-June 2013
Pages	pp 70-92
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Gay men ; Lesbians ; Bi-sexuals ; Transexuals ; Ageing process ; 50-59 age group ; Religion ; Participation ; Social inclusion.
Annotation	There is an emerging literature on the integration of sexual and religious identities among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) adults. However this work has not assessed the experiences of GLBT adults aged 50 and older whose life course issues and social care needs differ from those of younger members of this population. Using qualitative methods, the present study explored the religious engagement of 210 older GLBT adults, and examined the support received from their religious congregations. Results identified intrinsic and extrinsic adaptational strategies that facilitated high levels of religious engagement, as well as considerable congregational support. Implications for research and practice are discussed. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-130823211 A
Classmark	ES6DA: ES6DB: ES6E: ES6G: BG: BBB: TR: TMB: RNA
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