Navigating the Rainbow: A Focused Ethnography of Experiences and Needs of Older LGBT Adults in Thailand.

Authors

Onuma Thummapol, Chaowarit Ngernthaisong, Werayuth Srithumsuk, Donlaporn Tunthanongsakkul

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Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society. Pages 10436596251340547. Jun 14, 2025. Epub Jun 14, 2025.

Abstract

This study explores the experiences and needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults in Thailand. Uncovering their unique challenges, needs, and the factors influencing their health and well-being is essential for policymaking and improving health care services.
A focused ethnographic approach was employed to explore the experiences and needs of 22 Thai older adults who self-identified as LGBT. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, transcribed, and analyzed thematically.
Six themes emerged: (1) understanding the lives of older LGBT adults; (2) social stigma, discrimination, and LGBT aging in Thai society; (3) influences of sociocultural and family acceptance; (4) LGBT relationships; (5) health and health care needs; and (6) envisioning a roadmap to aging with dignity and resilience.
The findings highlight the multifaceted lives of older LGBT adults in Thailand, shaped by complex intersections of identity, sociocultural contexts, and health. These insights underscore the importance of promoting social justice, equity, and dignity-regardless of age or gender identity.

PMID:
40517293
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 16 Jun 2025.

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