Bienestar de las mujeres lesbianas en el medio rural: un estudio exploratorio

Abstract

RESUMENLa homosexualidad, especialmente en el medio rural, ha sido relegada a un segundo plano, especialmente cuando se trata de la mujer. Este estudio tiene por objetivo aproximarse al estado de bienestar de mujeres homosexuales en el medio rural, así como conocer las relaciones entre diferentes aspectos del bienestar en esta población. Basándonos en un diseño transversal, se llevaron a cabo entrevistas semiestructuradas, así como escalas para conocer diferentes variables relacionadas con el bienestar. Los resultados mostraron una percepción general de bienestar vital satisfactoria, contraste con la vivencia de soledad. Asimismo, se observó relación entre algunas de las variables estudiadas. Este trabajo resalta la importancia y necesidad de abordar la investigación de mujeres homosexuales, al mismo tiempo que refleja la necesidad de intervención futura.Palabras clave: homosexualidad, lesbianas, calidad de vida, bienestar, rural ABSTRACT Homosexuality, especially in rural areas has been relegated to the background, especially related with women. The aim of this study is to investigate rural homosexual women wellbeing and the relationships between different wellbeing variables in this population. Based on a cross-sectional study semi-structured interviews and scales for different variables related to wellbeing were conducted. The results showed a satisfactory general wellbeing perception, although experience of loneliness is high. Furthermore, relationships between some of the variables studied were founded. This study highlights the importance of research about homosexual women, while reflecting the need for future intervention.

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