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Hiago Veras Gomes1, Ludgleydson Fernandes de Araújo2, Janari da Silva Pedroso1
1Núcleo de Teoria e Pesquisa do Comportamento, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
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This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of homophobia among Brazilian gay men of different age groups, focusing on the aging process. Using a descriptive and exploratory methodology, a content analysis was conducted based on semi-structured interviews with 135 participants, organized into three age groups: young (18-30 years), adults (31-49 years), and elderly (over 50 years). The Hierarchical Descending Classification (HDC) was used, which presented five classes constructed from the participants' reports. The results showed that young people face anxiety and restrictions in public spaces, adults highlight labor challenges and family rejection, and elderly people suffer from social isolation and invisibility. The intersectionality between factors such as income and education aggravated the consequences of homophobia, especially in the field of mental health.
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