Abstract
ABSTRACT Though research suggests that recreation, leisure, and community support are key to positive health outcomes, the reality is that older lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults experience unique constraints to their participation and may fear service systems that have historically discriminated against them. Using narrative inquiry, this research used participants’ lived experiences to create a coherent story that identifies patterns and relationships, within and across stories. This study illustrates older LGB adults’ storied, lived experiences integrated with practitioner perspectives. This research highlights how older LGB adults’ leisure participation is influenced by constraints related to identity, as a lesbian, gay, and/or bisexual individual, and an older adult. Moreover, the findings of this study emphasize the importance of considering how older LGB adults’ needs evolve throughout the life course and draws attention to the role recreation service providers can play in fostering opportunities to fulfil identified needs, while encouraging continuity in activities, relationships, and/or environments.
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