THE RESILIENCE OF OLD AGE: RELIGIOSITY AND SPIRITUALITY AS COPING STRATEGY AMONG OLD AGE TRANSGENDER’S IN LAHORE.

Abstract

This research looks at the concept of The Resilience of Old Age: “Religiosity and Spirituality as coping strategy among old age transgender in Lahore Pakistan. The focus of the research is to highlight this issue about old age Transgender. Our study found that older transgender people who identified as religious or spiritual were more likely to report feeling comfortable with their gender identity and were less likely to experience discrimination. We also found that religious and spiritual older transgender people were more likely to have social support networks and were less likely to experience loneliness. While religion and spirituality can be a positive force in the lives of older transgender people, it is important to note that not all religious communities are welcoming to transgender people. Some religious communities may hold negative views of transgender people, which can lead to discrimination and rejection. It is important for older transgender people to find religious communities that are accepting and supportive. Overall, the research on religiosity and spirituality among older transgender people is limited, but the existing research suggests that religion and spirituality can play an important role in the lives of older transgender people. Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between religiosity and spirituality and the well-being of older transgender people more likely to have social support networks and were less likely to experience loneliness.