Asian American and native pacific islander LGBT elders

Debra A. Harley

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03623-6_8

Asian American and native pacific islander LGBT elders

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to discuss issues pertaining to LGBT Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elderly in the USA. Attention is also given to the citizenship status of foreign-born Asian-Americans. Information is presented on cultural characteristics and values of Asian culture, acknowledging that there is great heterogenerity among AAPIs. Discussion focuses on attitudes and perceptions of Asian Americans’ perspectives about LGBT persons, characteristics, and issues pertinent to Asian American LGBT elders, health status and service delivery for LGBT Asian-American elders, and current health policy and practices. Whenever possible, specific reference is made to certain subgroups of persons of Asian descent.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of LGBT Elders
Subtitle of host publication	An Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies
Pages	159-176
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319036236
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03623-6_8
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.

Keywords

Asian american
LGBT elders
Native pacific islander
Native pacific islander

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences
General Medicine
General Psychology

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