State Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships and Preparation for End of Life among Lesbian and Gay Boomers
The authors compared 793 nonheterosexual baby boomers on their relationship status (single or in a civil union) and the state in which they lived (did or did not recognize same-sex civil unions). Analyses revealed patterns attributable to participants' relationship status, state recognition, an...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Sexuality research & social policy 2009-03, Vol.6 (1), p.90-101 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The authors compared 793 nonheterosexual baby boomers on their relationship status (single or in a civil union) and the state in which they lived (did or did not recognize same-sex civil unions). Analyses revealed patterns attributable to participants' relationship status, state recognition, and the combination of these variables. Findings showed that state recognition of same-sex unions has an impact not only on nonheterosexual individuals' current quality of life but also on their future plans and emotional responses to those plans. A lack of legal recognition requires nonheterosexuals to take greater action to ensure that their end-of-life wishes will be carried out, and may lead to their having increased fears about late life. Adapted from the source document. |
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ISSN: | 1553-6610 |
DOI: | 10.1525/srsp.2009.6.1.90 |