Abstract
The authors compared 793 nonheterosexual baby boomers on their relationship status (single or in a civil union) and the state in which they lived (did or did not recognize same-sex civil unions). Analyses revealed patterns attributable to participants' relationship status, state recognition, and the combination of these variables. Findings showed that state recognition of same-sex unions has an impact not only on nonheterosexual individuals' current quality of life but also on their future plans and emotional responses to those plans. A lack of legal recognition requires nonheterosexuals to take greater action to ensure that their end-of-life wishes will be carried out, and may lead to their having increased fears about late life.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 90-101 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Sexuality Research and Social Policy |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Baby boomers
- Civil union
- End-of-life issues
- Legal recognition
- Nonheterosexual