The Gay Male Perspective
Joe Michael Cruz
Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Purpose Research Problem Rationale Research Questions Geographic Settings Focus of This Research Summary Chapter 2. Literature Review Gay Aging Health and Well-Being Social Support/Relationships/Involvement Housing Theoretical Base Summary Chapter 3. Methodology Research Questions Definitions Research Participants Data Collection Data Processing and Analysis Protection of Participants Summary Chapter 4. Findings Respondent Characteristics Social Support, Relationships, and Involvement of Respondents Housing Health and Well-Being Employment Characteristics Some Closing Thoughts Summary Chapter 5. Discussion and Conclusion Social Support/Relationships/Involvement Housing Health and Well-Being Thematic Findings and Theoretical Implications Study Limitations Future Research Summary Appendix A. Respondent Characteristics by City (Percentages) Appendix B. Research Instruments The Sociology of Aging: Questionnaire Aging Gay Male Interview Guide (1-028) Aging Gay Male Interview Guide (1-045) References Index