scholarly journals The meaning of bereavement following spousal loss - a qualitative study of the experiences of older adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Lise Holm ◽  
Elisabeth Severinsson ◽  
Astrid Berland
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Spousal Loss ◽  
The Third ◽  
Health Decline ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in older adults after the death of their spouse. The participants took part in in-depth interviews. The themes and sub-themes were identified using a hermeneutic approach. One overall theme, Struggling to maintain pride and dignity, three themes and six sub-themes emerged. The first theme, Understanding health decline, included one sub-theme; The difficulty asking for help. The second theme, A painful struggle, had three sub-themes: Striving to avoid feeling sorry for oneself, Searching for meaning when life becomes meaningless and Sensing that one’s spouse is present. In the third theme, Feeling misunderstood in the dialogue with others, two sub-themes emerged: Longing for support to achieve inclusion and Togetherness is the best medicine. It is vital to prevent older adults from carrying a permanent state of grief with them for the rest of their life.</p>

scholarly journals The Meaning of Bereavement Following Spousal Loss: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Older Adults

SAGE Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401989427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Lise Holm ◽  
Elisabeth Severinsson ◽  
Astrid Karin Berland
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Spousal Loss ◽  
The Third ◽  
Health Decline ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in older adults after the death of their spouse. The participants took part in in-depth interviews. The themes and sub-themes were identified using a hermeneutic approach. One overall theme, Struggling to maintain pride and dignity; three themes; and six sub-themes emerged. The first theme, Understanding health decline, included one sub-theme: Difficulty asking for help. The second theme, A lonely painful struggle, had three sub-themes: Striving to avoid feeling sorry for oneself, Searching for meaning when life becomes meaningless, and Sensing that one’s spouse is present. In the third theme, Feeling misunderstood in the dialogue with others, two sub-themes emerged: Longing for support to achieve inclusion and Togetherness is the best medicine. It is vital to prevent older adults from carrying a permanent state of grief with them for the rest of their life.

scholarly journals The meaning of bereavement following spousal loss - a qualitative study of the experiences of older adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Lise Holm ◽  
Elisabeth Severinsson ◽  
Astrid Berland
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Spousal Loss ◽  
The Third ◽  
Health Decline ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in older adults after the death of their spouse. The participants took part in in-depth interviews. The themes and sub-themes were identified using a hermeneutic approach. One overall theme, Struggling to maintain pride and dignity, three themes and six sub-themes emerged. The first theme, Understanding health decline, included one sub-theme; The difficulty asking for help. The second theme, A painful struggle, had three sub-themes: Striving to avoid feeling sorry for oneself, Searching for meaning when life becomes meaningless and Sensing that one’s spouse is present. In the third theme, Feeling misunderstood in the dialogue with others, two sub-themes emerged: Longing for support to achieve inclusion and Togetherness is the best medicine. It is vital to prevent older adults from carrying a permanent state of grief with them for the rest of their life.</p>

scholarly journals Understanding the Occupational Adaptation Process and Well-Being of Older Adults in Magallanes (Chile): A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palma ­Candia ◽  
Hueso­Montoro ◽  
Martí-García ◽  
Fernández-Alcántara ◽  
Campos-Calderón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Occupational Adaptation ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Interpretative Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Aging and longevity are important topics nowadays. Purpose: To describe how older adults perform the occupational adaptation process in the extreme region of Magallanes (Chile), and to identify the factors that might contribute to successful occupational adaptation and well-being. Method: Qualitative study, with a phenomenological interpretative approach. In-depth interviews were carried out with 16 older adults, with high or low levels of well-being, assessed with the Ryff Scale. An inductive content analysis according to Elo and Kyngäs was performed. Findings: Resilience, self-esteem and interdependence with significant others are key elements that promote well-being. Participants develop strategies to minimize the effects of environmental factors. The occupation’s function in terms of socialization, use of time, and social participation is revealed as a conditioning factor of occupational adaptation. Implications: Interventions with older people to achieve a successful occupational adaptation process must take into consideration the commitment to meaningful activities.

scholarly journals INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OLDER ADULTS AND GRANDCHILDREN: SUPPORTIVE AND CONFLICTUAL RELATIONSHIPS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S179-S179
Author(s):  
Sofia von Humboldt ◽  
Ana Monteiro ◽  
Isabel Leal
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Interaction Quality ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
At Home

Abstract Objectives: To analyze how older adults conceptualize these intergenerational relationships. Methods: In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were carried out with 316 older adults, aged 65-102, from three different nationalities who lived at home. Verbatim transcripts were examined. Results: Data analysis generated six themes representing intergenerational relationships: affection and reward; interest and integration; grandparent-grandchild interaction quality; privacy and boundaries definition; provision of support; and obligation of providing childcare, on two dimensions of ambivalence concerning their intergenerational relationships (supportive and conflictual). Conclusions: The empirical findings from this research indicate how ambivalence in intergenerational relationships is experienced by older adults and stress the contradictory expectations of older adults with grandchildren. Keywords: Ambivalence; conflict; intergenerational relationships; older adults; support.

scholarly journals Exploring the Experienced Impact of Studentification on Ageing-in-Place

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Lager ◽  
Bettina Van Hoven
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Neighbourhood Change ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Depth Interviews

In this qualitative study we explore the experienced impact of studentification on ageing-in-place (i.e., ageing in one’s own home and neighbourhood for as long as possible). Studentification, which refers to concentrations of students in residential neighbourhoods, has been associated with deteriorating community cohesion by several authors. This can negatively affect existing neighbourhood support structures. In examining this topic, we draw on in-depth interviews with 23 independently living older adults (65+) which were conducted in a studentified urban neighbourhood in the Netherlands. Our results show how the influx of students in the neighbourhood negatively affected older adults’ feelings of residential comfort. In spite of this, none of the participants expressed the desire to move; they experienced a sense of familiarity and valued the proximity of shops, public transport and health services, which allowed them to live independently. To retain a sense of residential mastery, our participants dealt with negative impacts of studentification, at least in part, by drawing on accommodative coping strategies that weigh in broader experiences of physical and social neighbourhood change. In doing so, they rationalised and reassessed their negative experiences resulting from studentification. We discuss the implications of our findings for the development of age-friendly neighbourhoods.

The Burden of ADHD in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 591-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Michielsen ◽  
J. Th. C. M. de Kruif ◽  
H. C. Comijs ◽  
S. van Mierlo ◽  
E. J. Semeijn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Attention Problems ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Thematic Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: To explore how ADHD may have affected the lives of older adults who meet the diagnostic criteria of ADHD, but are unaware of their diagnosis. Our second aim was to examine whether the reported symptoms change over the life span. Method: A qualitative study was conducted. Seventeen Dutch older people (>65 years) diagnosed in this study with ADHD participated in in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed according to techniques of thematic approach. Results: Seven themes emerged from the analyses. Four themes correspond to ADHD symptoms: “being active,” “being impulsive,” “attention problems,” and “mental restlessness.” In addition, the themes “low self-esteem,” “overstepping boundaries,” and “feeling misunderstood” emerged. The impact of ADHD symptoms seems to have declined with age. Conclusion: ADHD has a negative impact on late life, and older adults with the disorder may benefit from treatment. Moreover, this study’s findings call for early detection and treatment of ADHD in children and adults.

scholarly journals Subjective Experiences of Older Adults Practicing Taiji and Qigong

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Sharon DeCelle ◽  
Mike Reed ◽  
Karl Rosengren ◽  
Robert Schlagal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
T'ai Chi ◽  
Felt Sense ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article presents a qualitative study following a 6-month Taiji (T'ai Chi)/Qigong (Ch'i Kung) intervention for older adults. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews of eight selected participants who elected to continue practicing Taiji after the intervention ended, in order to explore their subjective experiences of Taiji's effects and their motivations for continuing to practice. We created a Layers Model to capture the significance and meaning of the multidimensionality of their reported experiences. Participants not only reported simple benefits along five dimensions of experience (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) but also described complex multidimensional experiences. Overall findings indicate that participants derived a very wide variety of perceived benefits, the most meaningful being a felt sense of body-mind-spirit integration. Our results support the important role of qualitative studies in researching the effects of Taiji and Qigong.

scholarly journals Social Transformation of Indonesian Older Adults in Suburbs: An Exploratory-descriptive Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi Agustang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Inductive Method ◽  
Traditional Foods ◽  
Mental Attitude ◽  
Suburban Areas ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The older adult’s phenomenon in suburban areas has been identified as a burden and is often neglected. The objective of this study is to find patterns of habits of the older adults in meeting basic needs, so they can survive in social life. This is a qualitative study related to the phenomenon of the older adults living their lives at the age 60 years or above. Collected data were analysed with a triangulation and inductive method, along with holistic exploration-descriptive qualitative, place aspects, actors and activities using the constructivism paradigm. In-depth interviews were conducted involving one of the closest family members. This study found determinants of long life (according to context) related to habit patterns: activity, rest and sleep, consumption of traditional foods and drinks carried out regularly and consistently. Then the other findings relate to a balanced mental attitude was identified as a determinant of the survival factor of the older adults in a period of social transformation and humanist patterns of social interaction.

scholarly journals "Double trouble": The lived experience of problem and pathological gambling in later life

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Nixon ◽  
Jason Solowoniuk ◽  
Brad Hagen ◽  
Robert J. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Traditional Roles ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Problem Or Pathological Gambling

Objective: The objective of this phenomenological qualitative study was to explore the lived experience of older adults who engage in problem or pathological gambling. Method and sample: Older adults who gambled were recruited and were administered two gambling screens to ensure that they met the criteria for problem or pathological gambling. Eleven problem-pathological gamblers were identified and contributed their narratives via in-depth interviews about their experiences of problem or pathological gambling. Results: Several themes arising from the interviews were similar to patterns identified with younger gamblers, yet distinct patterns emerged. Some older gamblers gamble as an opportunity to break away and escape from traditional roles and go to extreme measures to continue their gambling while hiding it from significant others. Conclusion: Despite research suggesting few seniors encounter problems with gambling, this qualitative study suggests that gambling can have devastating consequences. Older adults may have lessened ability and time to recover from these consequences or from hitting bottom. Key words: gambling, narrative, older adults, problem-pathological gambling, phenomenology, aged

Editorial

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Sirkeci
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Mobile Marketing ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
The Third ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Local Characteristics ◽  
Critical Account

Transnational Marketing Journal is dedicated to disseminate scholarship on cross-border phenomena in marketing by acknowledging the importance of local and global or in other words, underlining the transnational practices marked by national and local characteristics in a fluid fashion spreading over more than one national territory. The first article by Paulette Schuster looks into “falafel” and “shwarma” in Mexico and discusses the perception of Israeli food in Mexico. The second article is a case study illustrating a critical account of cultural dimensions formulated by Schwarz using the value surveys data. The third article in the issue is a qualitative study of the negative attitudes of millennials torwards mobile marketing. 

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