The over-55s and sexual orientation
2015
Original title:
55-plussers en seksuele orientatie
This report is about lesbian, gay and
bisexual (LGB) people aged 55 and over in the Netherlands. Compared
with earlier research, we find a striking number of correspondences
between LGB and heterosexual people in this age group in terms of
social participation, well-being and expectations in respect of
future formal and informal care. Both groups are equally healthy,
have equally good social contacts, which they see just as
frequently, and are equally satisfied with their lives. They also
expect to be able to rely on informal carers to the same degree in
the future. On the other hand, a proportion of LGB over-55s are
concerned that if they should become dependent on professional care
in the future, caregivers and fellow residents will not always find
it easy to deal with their sexual orientation. Incapacity for work
is also more common among LGB over-55s, and they have more often
experienced suicidal thoughts and/or attempted suicide. 12% of LGB
over-55s have experienced negative reactions to their sexual
orientation in the past 12 months. Those who received such
reactions are more lonely, have more psychological problems and are
less optimistic regarding their care in the
future.
This study was
commissioned by the Emancipation Department of the Dutch Ministry
of Education, Culture and Science.
Jantine van
Lisdonk worked until mid-2015 in the Education, Minorities and
Methodology research sector at SCP. Her expertise lies in the area
of LGBT research and qualitative studies. Lisette Kuyper
also works in the Education, Minorities and Methodology research
sector at SCP. Her expertise is focused on LGBTs, sexuality, health
and young people.
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