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« Je suis heureux d'avoir l'âge que j'ai » : la résilience des hommes gais âgés vivant avec le VIH au Québec

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
22 Mars 2012

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La présente recherche vise à mettre en lumière la résilience des hommes gais âgés vivant avec le VIH, acquise à travers leur parcours relié à l'homosexualité, au VIH et au vieillissement. S'inscrivant dans une approche qualitative, cette recherche s'appuie sur des entrevues semi-dirigées réalisées avec 10 hommes gais vivant avec le VIH âgés de 50 à 71 ans. L'analyse des données a permis de mettre en évidence 7 thématiques reflétant la résilience de cette population: la maturité, l'acceptation de soi, les épreuves surmontées, l'autonomie, l'appréciation de la valeur de la vie, l'attitude positive et le sentiment d'être chanceux.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to shed light on the resiliency that older gay men living with HIV developed through their experience of homosexuality, HIV and aging. Following a qualitative approach, this study is based on semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 gay men living with HIV, aged 50 to 71. Data analysis has highlighted 7 themes reflecting the resiliency of this population: maturity, self-acceptance, having overcome difficulties, autonomy, appreciation of the value of life, a positive attitude and the feeling of being fortunate.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 30Number 2September 2011
Pages: 157 - 171

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Version of record online: 22 Mars 2012

Mots-clés

  1. Men
  2. homosexuality
  3. HIV
  4. aging
  5. resiliency
  6. qualitative methodology

Mots-clés

  1. Hommes
  2. homosexualité
  3. VIH
  4. vieillissement
  5. résilience
  6. méthodologie qualitative

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Isabelle Wallach
Université du Québec à Montréal

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