Lifesaving in Every Way: The Role of Companion Animals in the Lives of Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults Age 50 and Over

Lifesaving in Every Way: The Role of Companion Animals in the Lives of Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults Age 50 and Over

This study uses mixed-methods data and a life-course perspective to explore the role of pets in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults age 50 and over and addresses the following research questions: (1) How does having a pet relate to perceived social support and social n...

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Main Authors: Fredriksen-Goldsen, K.I (Author), Muraco, A. (Author), Putney, J. (Author), Shiu, C. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications Inc. 2018
Subjects:
aged
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
aging
Aging
animal
Animals
cohort analysis
Cohort Studies
female
Female
health survey
Health Surveys
human
Humans
interview
Interviews as Topic
LGBT older adults
life course
male
Male
middle aged
Middle Aged
pet animal
pets
Pets
psychology
qualitative research
Qualitative Research
Sexual and Gender Minorities
sexual and gender minority
social network
Social Networking
social support
Social Support
statistics and numerical data
very elderly
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