Brömdal Annette, Stanners Melinda N, Mullens Amy B, Beccaria Lisa, Debattista Joseph, Sargent Jennifer, Wojciechowski Lisa, Howard Chris, Matson Ann, Farmer Ged, Brown Daniel
School of Education; Centre for Health Reserach, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
School of Psychology and Wellbeing; Centre for Health Research, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
Australas J Ageing. 2025 Sep;44(3):e70087. doi: 10.1111/ajag.70087.
Drawing on contemporary understandings of successful ageing as a multidimensional concept, this exploratory study aimed to address a critical gap in the literature by examining the unique perceptions, expectations, and hopes of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT), Sistergirl and Brotherboy people regarding successful ageing. Given the historical and ongoing discrimination faced by these communities, understanding perceptions of successful ageing is vital.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people were invited to complete a mixed-methods online survey about ageing and care. Responses to qualitative questions were extracted and analysed using latent content analysis to generate themes and key concepts.
Findings reflected 203 participants' expectations of receiving respectful, inclusive care and support that enables them to maintain their autonomy. Living with authentic self-expression and staying connected to loved ones/community as they aged were reported as priorities. Findings highlighted the need for affordable LGBT, Sistergirl and Brotherboy-specific health and care services and accommodation.
Concepts of successful ageing spanned physical, mental, and emotional health and social connections. These insights provide opportunities for tailoring the enhancement and provision of services to better address the expectations and hopes of LGBT, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people ageing in Australia.
基于当代对成功老龄化这一多维度概念的理解，本探索性研究旨在通过考察女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者（LGBT）、姐妹女和兄弟男群体对成功老龄化的独特认知、期望和希望，填补文献中的一个关键空白。鉴于这些群体一直以来所面临的历史和现实歧视，了解对成功老龄化的认知至关重要。
邀请女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者、姐妹女和兄弟男群体完成一项关于老龄化和护理的混合方法在线调查。提取对定性问题的回答，并使用潜在内容分析法进行分析，以生成主题和关键概念。
研究结果反映了203名参与者对获得尊重、包容的护理和支持的期望，这些护理和支持能使他们保持自主性。随着年龄增长，以真实的自我表达生活并与亲人/社区保持联系被报告为优先事项。研究结果强调了需要提供价格合理的针对LGBT、姐妹女和兄弟男群体的健康和护理服务及住宿。
成功老龄化的概念涵盖身体、心理和情感健康以及社会联系。这些见解为调整服务的改进和提供提供了机会，以便更好地满足澳大利亚LGBT、姐妹女和兄弟男群体在老龄化过程中的期望和希望。
