Abstract

SOUSA, Evair Mendes da Silva et al. LGBTI Old age and Coastal Rural Community: a study of social representations among a mostly Catholic population. Psicol. Conoc. Soc. [online]. 2023, vol.13, n.1, pp.18-34.  Epub May 31, 2023. ISSN 1688-7026.  https://doi.org/10.26864/pcs.v13.n1.2.

This study aimed to identify and understand the social representations of LGBTI old age among adults in a coastal rural community. There were 31 people, mostly women (65%), heterosexuals (97%), Catholics (97%), fishermen (42%), with an average age of 48 years. Semi-structured interviews were carried out, analyzed using the IRaMuTeQ software, version 0.7 alpha 2, using the Descending Hierarchical Classification method. Dichotomous representations about the studied constructs were identified, which bear signs of subtle prejudice directed at LGBTI’s elderly people, as well as a biologizing understanding of aging. The results were discussed, corroborating and / or contrasting them with previous studies. It is expected that this study will contribute to the development of future research, and to the creation and implementation of public policies aimed at this population.

Keywords : LGBTI; elderhood; rural population; social representations.

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