Citation

Pettinato M. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2008; 29(6): 619-638.

Affiliation

Seattle University College of Nursing, Seattle, Washington 98122-1090, USA. pettinat@seattleu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01612840802048865

PMID

18569208

Abstract

This explorative study used grounded theory methodology (GTM) to develop a substantive theory regarding the life experience of the misuse of alcohol among midlife and older lesbians. The core category in this study is represented by the overarching process of "Disconnecting from their Authentic Selves." Professional health care providers may better be able to understand and assist midlife and older lesbians who misuse alcohol by being aware of their life experience with alcohol problems and the concepts they have described. A theoretical model is presented as a visual representation of the key concepts described in this paper and their interrelationships.

Language: en