Fizzell, Craig, Mensinga, Jo, and Petray, Theresa (2025) Swimming Upstream: The Aging Experiences of Middle-Aged Gay and Bisexual Men. Journal of Homosexuality. (In Press)

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Abstract

This paper presents a literature review exploring the lived experiences of middle-aged gay and bisexual men in contemporary Western society. Through a Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (QIMS) analysis of existing qualitative research, the study explores the emergent themes of identity change, relational change, and bodily change and highlights the need for further research that provides a platform for men to share their own narratives and contribute to a deeper understanding of their experiences. Despite the growing body of literature on LGBTQ+ issues, there remains a significant gap in understanding middle-aged gay and bisexual men. By addressing this gap, future research can help to reduce the invisibility of middle-aged gay and bisexual men and inform the development of targeted support services and interventions, particularly in an Australian context where such research is urgently needed.

Item ID:	85438
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1540-3602
Copyright Information:	© 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent.
Date Deposited:	13 May 2025 02:57
FoR Codes:	44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4405 Gender studies > 440507 Studies of men and masculinities @ 40% 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4410 Sociology > 441009 Sociology of family and relationships @ 20% 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4405 Gender studies > 440506 Sexualities @ 40%
SEO Codes:	13 CULTURE AND SOCIETY > 1399 Other culture and society > 139999 Other culture and society not elsewhere classified @ 20% 23 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 2301 Community services > 230108 Gender and sexualities @ 40% 23 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 2301 Community services > 230102 Ageing and older people @ 40%
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