Transgender older adults have been subject to life-long stigma and marginalization, resulting in significant social and health consequences. Despite these challenges, this population commonly reports thriving in later life. In order to attend to nuanced experiences of older transgender adults, theoretical models of successful aging must reflect complexities presented by gender minority status. In order to address theoretical gaps, a systematic qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted to summarize findings across the body of qualitative transgender aging research. Findings indicated that transgender older adults conceptualize successful aging through the process of embracing gender identity. Themes were identified to conceptualize successful transgender aging such as gender expression, shedding internalized stigma, and championing a resilience mindset. Implications for social work practice are provided, suggesting a more comprehensive understanding of both challenges and resilience factors amongst the aging transgender population.

跨性别的老年人经历了终生的污名化和边缘化，导致严重的社会和健康后果。尽管面临这些挑战，但该人群通常报告称其后世繁荣。为了了解老年跨性别成年人的细微差别，成功衰老的理论模型必须反映出性别少数地位所带来的复杂性。为了解决理论上的空白，进行了系统的定性元合成，总结了跨性别定性衰老研究的发现。研究结果表明，跨性别的老年人通过拥抱性别认同的过程将成功的衰老概念化。确定主题以概念化成功的跨性别衰老，例如性别表达，消除内在的污名，并倡导韧性的心态。提供了对社会工作实践的启示，表明对老龄跨性别人口中的挑战和复原力因素有更全面的了解。