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Stated in the future work and cells research gap and cells future research sections of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 9 times in total.

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• Queer Gerontology: Principles for Advancing Rigor and Justice (2025) · The Gerontologist · cited 9× · doi

  We see intersectional visibility and awareness as the foun- dation for queer gerontology’s commitment to challenging the pathologization and invisibilization of LGBTQ + lives in mainstream gerontological scholarship. An extension of that foundation includes developing and applying critical perspec- tives—those that critique taken-for-granted aspects of social life and structures with an aim toward the transformation of society (Tyson, 2023). In this regard, queer gerontology most closely follows in the tradition of critical and emancipatory gerontology (Estes & DiCarlo, 2019) which seek to critique social, economic, and political norms and structures that reify systems of privilege and oppression that in turn shape life tra- jectories, perpetuate inequities, and uphold an unjust political economy of aging (Estes, 2001). A critical approach applied in gerontology is also meant to liberate people from the para- digmatic images of old age and aging that portray nonnorma- tive experiences as problematic (King & Hall, 2023; Sandberg & Marshall, 2017). Developing and applying critical perspectives in queer gerontology may take many forms, from in-depth examina- tions of identity and behavior to legal and policy analysis. What these have in common is the analytical commitment to designing studies and making sense of data with respect to social structure and power. Examples of critical concepts and theories that are being used but could be taken up by more queer gerontologists are critical race theory, as demon- strated by Seelman et al. (2017), who applied Black feminist theory to develop tailored interventions supporting healthy aging among older Black lesbians. Further, critical disability theories (Baril & Silverman, 2022) and decolonial theory and Indigenous frameworks (Grande, 2017) offer a more com- prehensive understanding of the diverse experiences within the heterogenous LGBTQ+ community. The overarching goal of situating queer gerontology in relation to other critical concepts, perspectives, approaches, and practice is to sup- port scholars in avoiding the reproduction of oppressive and constraining norms while fostering new visions and realities for people as they age. This means attending to both agency and social structure in our scholarship and producing knowl- edge that speaks to the role of environmental context in aging. Principle Three: Engaging Reflexivity as a Form of Rigor We view critical reflexivity as both a core value and contin- ually evolving commitment for queer gerontologists. This approach goes beyond simple forms of self-awareness, striv- ing to understand how we are simultaneously products of and producers of social structure (Kondrat, 1999; Fabbre, 2016). More specifically, although scholars may articulate their con- scious feelings, thoughts, and motivations for their work, queer ge

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  Keywords: critical queer gerontology social aging commitment structure theory awareness lgbtq scholarship developing applying critique taken
• Envelhecimento homossexual e métodos de enfrentamento a solidão (2026) · COR LGBTQIA+ · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the literature, highlighting the need to explore the experiences of aging among LGBTQIA+ individuals. - The research notes that prior work on aging often associates it with decline and loneliness. - The study emphasizes the importance of considering the social and cultural contexts of aging.

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  Keywords: study identifies gap literature highlighting need explore experiences
• Envelhecimento homossexual e métodos de enfrentamento a solidão (2026) · COR LGBTQIA+ · doi

  The study suggests that future research should explore the experiences of other LGBTQIA+ individuals and populations. - The research highlights the need for further investigation into the role of NGOs in providing support and belonging for older LGBTQIA+ individuals. - The study emphasizes the importance of developing support services and programs that consider the social and cultural contexts of aging.

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  Keywords: study suggests future research explore experiences other lgbtqia
• Queer oltre l’urbano: spazi periferici, Sud globale e nuove regionalità sessuali (2026) · Cambio Rivista sulle Trasformazioni Sociali · doi

  Future research should prioritize the development of a transscalar research agenda that values territorial differences and promotes a situated, intersectional, and territorially grounded queer sociology. - Studies should explore queer ruralities, queer anti-urbanism, and critical queer regionalities in diverse contexts. - Research should aim to decolonize the sociological gaze and recognize the plurality of queer temporalities.

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  Keywords: future research prioritize development transscalar agenda values territorial

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