Advances in Social Work (Oct 2014)

Age Differences in LGBT Attitudes Toward Marriage Equality

  • Elaine M. Maccio,
  • Sara Mateer DeRosa,
  • Scott E. Wilks,
  • Amy L. Wright

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 2
pp. 428 – 443

Abstract

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The purpose of this study was to compare attitudes of older versus younger lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals regarding marriage equality. Data were collected via self-report questionnaires from 350 LGBT adults in a mid-size city in the southern United States. Older and younger LGBT cohorts did not differ significantly in voter registration, political party affiliation, awareness of LGBT political issues, or voting on social issues. Older LGBT adults were less likely to find same-sex marriage important. Yet, age cohorts did not differ significantly on legalizing same-sex marriage. Social work implications are discussed regarding this policy area.

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