Religious Affiliation and Successful Aging Among Transgender Older Adults: Findings From the Trans MetLife Survey

Porter, Kristen E.; Ronneberg, Corina R.; Witten, Tarynn M.

doi:10.1080/15528030.2012.739988

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“…Although lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults were found to be less frequent churchgoers than their heterosexual counterparts [32], nearly 40% attended religious or spiritual services on an ongoing basis [59]. Religious and spiritual activity, such as engagement, was not significantly associated with health or quality of life for LGBTQ older adults in general [59] or with successful aging among trans older adults [23]. …”

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Iridescent Life Course: LGBTQ Aging Research and Blueprint for the Future – A Systematic Review

2019

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Background: LGBTQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer) older adults are demographically diverse and growing populations. In an earlier 25-year review of the literature on sexual orientation and aging, we identified four waves of research that addressed dispelling negative stereotypes, psychosocial adjustment to aging, identity development, and social and community-based support in the lives of LGBTQ older adults. Objectives: The current review was designed to develop an evidence base for the field of LGBTQ aging as well as to assess the strengths and limitations of the existing research and to articulate a blueprint for future research. Methods: Using a life course framework, we applied a systematic narrative analysis of research on LGBTQ aging. The review included 66 empirical peer-reviewed journal articles (2009–2016) focusing on LGBTQ adults aged 50 years and older, as well as age-based comparisons (50 years and older with those younger). Results: A recent wave of research on the health and well-being of LGBTQ older adults was identified. Since the prior review, the field has grown rapidly. Several findings were salient, including the increased application of theory (with critical theories most often used) and more varied research designs and methods. While existing life course theory provided a structure for the investigation of the social dimensions of LGBTQ aging, it was limited in its attention to intersectionality and the psychological, behavioral, and biological work emerging in the field. There were few studies addressing the oldest in these communities, bisexuals, gender non-binary older adults, intersex, older adults of color, and those living in poverty. Conclusions: The Iridescent Life Course framework highlights the interplay of light and environment, creating dynamic and fluid colors as perceived from different angles and perspectives over time. Such an approach incorporates both queering and trans-forming the life course, capturing intersectionality, fluidity over time, and the psychological, behavioral, and biological as well as social dimensions of LGBTQ aging. Work is needed that investigates trauma, differing configurations of risks and resources over the life course, inequities and opportunities in representation and capital as LGBTQ adults age, and greater attention to subgroups that remain largely invisible in existing research. More depth than breadth is imperative for the field, and multilevel, longitudinal, and global initiatives are needed.

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“…A focused analysis on the religiosity, spirituality, and faith data from the TMLS may be found in Porter et al (2013). A focused qualitative analysis, on resilience and coping, based upon a restricted subset of the TMLS data may be found in McFadden et al (2013).…”

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“…While many Western religions may reject or marginalize trans-identities (Kidd & Witten, 2008a), evidence suggests that some religions, either through mythological beliefs or current day inclusion (Coleman, Colgan, & Gooren, 1992;Conroy, 2010;Smith & Horne, 2007). Because religiosity, spirituality, and/or faith are important to many members of the trans-identified community (Kidd & Witten, 2008b;Porter, Ronneberg, & Witten, 2013), we report that the TMLS respondent population selected a broad distribution of possible choices; 37% stated that they were believers in one of the traditional JudeoChristian-Islamic faiths, 3% reported being believers in one of the Eastern faiths (Taoism, Buddhism, Confusianism), 4% reported believing in Wiccan, Earth/Sun/Goddess faiths, Celtic/Pagan, while 22% reported being Atheist/ Agnostic. Lastly, 34% reported nonspecific faith/spirituality constructs or were not sure.…”

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“…Following the arguments in Porter et al (2013), we grouped the religion, faith, spirituality categories into Abrahamic versus non-Abrahamic groups (Eastern, Earth-based, Agnostic/Atheist, Self-constructed, Other). There was a statistically significant difference between the numbers in each of the spirituality groups by age-bracket.…”

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“…Association of religious/faith/spirituality choice with gender self-perception is also of interest. The results of a small-sample study have been discussed in the article by Porter et al (2013). However, their sample considered only the elders of the TMLS survey respondents.…”

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In this study, the experiences and needs of a sample of 1,963 current, global, English-speaking, transgender-identified adults responding to the Transgender MetLife Survey (TMLS) as related to a number of later-life and end-of-life (EOL) preparations and concerns were examined. EOL concerns are integrated with concerns and challenges around chronic illness and disability. Overall, this population was significantly ill-prepared for the major legalities and events that occur in the later to EOL time periods. The population was found to harbor significant fears around the future. Drawing on the author's decades of survey research in transgender aging and case data along with current scientific and online literature, illustrative quotations and case examples are provided.

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Religious Affiliation and Successful Aging Among Transgender Older Adults: Findings From the Trans MetLife Survey

Cited by 54 publications

References 45 publications

Iridescent Life Course: LGBTQ Aging Research and Blueprint for the Future – A Systematic Review

Iridescent Life Course: LGBTQ Aging Research and Blueprint for the Future – A Systematic Review

End of Life, Chronic Illness, and Trans-Identities

Resilience and Multiple Stigmatized Identities: Lessons from Transgender Persons’ Reflections on Aging

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