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Religious affiliation and successful aging among transgender older adults
— findings from the Trans Metlife survey |
| Author(s) | Kristen E Porter, Corina R Ronneberg, Tarynn M Witten |
| Journal title | Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, vol 25, no 2, April-June 2013 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, April-June 2013 |
| Pages | pp 112-138 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Transexuals ; Ageing process ; 50-59 age group ; Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Religion ; Participation ; Well being. |
| Annotation | Religion may enhance successful ageing by reducing stress, improving well-being and augmenting social engagement. However there is little research specific to religious affiliation in the elusive transgender-identified population. This exploratory study described the demographic profile and religious affiliation of 289 transgender adults aged 51 and above. Results indicated that the majority of transgender older adults (73.4%) were ageing successfully, even though many were disabled or chronically ill. Overall study findings showed that transgender older adults affiliate with a wide range of religious and spiritual practices with a greater participation in lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender-affirming religions than the normative sex and gender population. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130823213 A |
| Classmark | ES6G: BG: BBB: EX: TR: TMB: D:F:5HH |
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