研究結果發現：(一)中年女同志認同建立自台灣同志社群興起後正式開始。「家庭」在認同建立中為要角，而文化觀差異使華人女同志發展出另一種獨特的異性戀家庭與同志認同實踐共處的可能性。(二)個人多內化老年負面刻板印象，社群有怕老傾向。但不若男同志明顯，且中年女同志對老化身體特徵有較高接受度，年紀並不導致性吸引力下降。而中年使原生家庭不再催婚，對同性伴侶包容度上升。(三)晚年規劃以經濟為主，部分選擇與同性伴侶結婚。女性、同志、中高齡的三重交織的身分，可能限制經濟資本取得與維持、婚姻權的行使，且需承擔大部分原生家庭照顧責任。但同時也有解放強迫異性戀壓力之效果，高經濟維持能力與動機，或與原生家庭的代間資源交換等。(四)經濟外，陪伴為主擔憂，次要為照顧與醫療。多期望伴侶為陪伴者，無伴侶者則是原生家庭與朋友。與原生家庭良好關係，使其多未發展如過去研究的朋友即家人的型態。另，中年女同志社交習慣，使伴侶關係與友誼網絡相斥。有伴侶者傾向只與伴侶交流，封閉關係可能造成晚年隱憂。照顧與醫療方面，出櫃程度為主要影響因子。現存長照服務並未能回應同志需求。
關鍵詞：中年女同志、女同志、老化、交織性、文化資本
The findings reveal that: (1) The identity development of middle-aged lesbians began with the rise of the LGBTQ community in Taiwan. Although the family played a crucial role in the sexual identity development across different cultures, the socio-cultural context in Taiwan leads lesbians to show a unique way to work out their sexual orientation with their family of origin. (2) Individuals have internalized negative stereotypes of aging, and the lesbian community also fear aging. However, compared to gay men, middle-aged lesbian women have a higher acceptance of aging-related physical traits, and they believe that aging does not necessarily lead to a decrease in sexual attractiveness. The pressure from the family of origin to enter into heterosexual marriages lessened when these lesbian women entered into their middle-age, indicating an increased acceptance of same-sex partnerships. (3) Economic considerations are the most important aspect of their later life planning. Some may choose to enter into a same-sex marriage. The intersection of three identities, being female, homosexual and middle-aged, may restrict the acquisition and maintenance of economic capital, as well as the exercise of marital rights. They may also be compelled to take on more responsibility for their family of origin. However, this intersection of three identities also brings liberation from heterosexual marriage pressures, higher economic capacity and motivation, and intergenerational exchanges with family of origin. (4) Beside the lack of financial security, they are primarily concerned about companionship, followed by caregiving and medical needs.
Having a partner will be the preferred choice, followed by friends or family of origin. Maintaining a strong relationship with the family means that these lesbians did not develop close friendships akin to the concept of a chosen family. Furthermore, lesbians who have partners usually prefer to live exclusively with their partners, resisting connections with the larger lesbian community, which could potentially be a hazard in later life. To a certain degree, partnership, and friendship seem to be mutually exclusive. Last but not least, the degree of "coming out" influences attitudes toward caregiving and medical institutions. Although institutions have made some progress, they still may not fully address their needs.
Keywords: Middle-aged lesbian, Lesbian, Aging, Intersectionality, Cultural Capital
