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Developing Resilience: Gay Men's Response to Systemic Discrimination.
Ingrid Handlovsky1, Vicky Bungay1, John Oliffe1
11 UBC School of Nursing, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
American Journal of Men'S Health
|April 24, 2018
Summary
Gay men over 40 build resilience by sustaining networks, addressing mental health, and advocating for respectful care. These strategies help them resist discrimination and protect their health throughout life.
Area of Science:
- Health disparities
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Gay men face significant health disparities due to discrimination.
- Understanding resilience in older gay men is crucial for health promotion.
- Existing research lacks the perspectives of gay men over 40.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how gay men over 40 develop resilience.
- To identify protective processes that promote health among older gay men.
- To understand life-course development of resilience in this population.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach.
- In-depth interviews with 25 gay men aged 40-76.
- Analysis of lived experiences with health concerns and discrimination.
Main Results:
- Gay men over 40 actively resist discrimination through three key processes.
- These processes include building social networks, managing mental health, and advocating for respectful healthcare.
- These protective actions dynamically influence resilience development over their lifespan.
Conclusions:
- Health initiatives for gay men must acknowledge systemic discrimination.
- Supporting resilience involves empowering gay men to resist discrimination.
- Interventions should foster social support, mental health care, and advocacy skills.
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