Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Dionne Stephens
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Leslie Frazier
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Third Advisor's Name
Eric Fenkl
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Keywords
Aging, Hispanic, Gay, Health, Social Networks, Gay Men’s Health, Sexual Orientation, Ethnicity, Health Disparities, Immigrant Populations, Ageism, Homophobia, Intersectional Marginalization
Date of Defense
1-18-2017
Abstract
Aging Hispanic populations are expected to increase in the United States (U.S.) to 21.5 million by 2060 according to the National Council on Aging (NCA) (2014). Although actual estimates vary, Gates (2013) asserts that over one million Hispanics identify as gay or bisexual and their unique needs must be explored (Clover, 2006; Cohn & Taylor, 2010; Fenkl, 2014). Unfortunately, few studies examine aging Hispanic men who identify as gay or bisexual according to the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) (2013). The objective of the current study was to extend the limited research on aging gay/bisexual men in the southeastern U.S. (e.g., Fenkl, 2014) by focusing on Hispanic gay/bisexual men in South Florida. The current study identifies social networks that serve to help this population’s health and well-being concerns related to aging. Findings from the 20 male participants in the current study provided evidence that there are unique health concerns associated with aging within this population. The current project has the potential to help health care providers, social service providers and policy makers, with an increased understanding of the special needs and challenges experienced by aging gay ethnic minorities in communities throughout the U.S.
Identifier
FIDC001779
Recommended Citation
Vila, Victor Christian, "Social Networks, Health & Hispanic Gay Men Living in South Florida" (2017). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3194.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3194
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