Westwood, Sue orcid.org/0000-0003-3875-9584 (2020) The myth of 'older LGBT+' people:Research shortcomings and policy/practice implications for health/care provision. Journal of Aging Studies. 100880. p. 100880. ISSN 0890-4065
Abstract
This article explores the implications of research which takes a collectivised approach to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ (LGBT+) ageing and which engages in Questionable Research Practices (QRPs) in doing so. Collectivised approaches to heterogenous identity-based groups address commonalities but often fail to address internal diversity, i.e. the differences between and among older LGBT+ people. This article explores six key problems associated with collectivised research: (1) Homogenising language and phrases; (2) Uneven numerical representation of sub-groups; (3) Thematic over-representation of sexuality; (4) Non-intersectional analyses; (5) Thematic under-representation of gender; and (6) Inaccurate reporting of data. Research which does not differentiate between 'older LGBT+' sub-populations, can provide policy-makers and practitioners with inaccurate and/or misleading information, resulting in services which meet the needs of some, but not all, older LGBT+ people. This article discusses how research can become more inclusive, intersectional and reliable.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Elsevier Inc. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | older,LGBT+,heterogeneity,Questionable Research Practices,healthcare,social care |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > The York Law School |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 28 Aug 2020 09:50 |
Last Modified: | 02 Apr 2025 23:19 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaging.2020.100880 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jaging.2020.100880 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:164911 |
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