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Coping with schizophrenia: patterns in later adulthood.

N H Solano1, S K Whitbourne

  • 1University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|October 27, 2001
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Older adults with schizophrenia effectively use coping strategies similar to younger individuals. Their acceptance of illness enhances coping efficacy, offering valuable insights for younger patients and mental health professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Schizophrenia affects individuals across the lifespan, with unique challenges for older adults.
  • Existing coping frameworks are often based on younger populations, potentially limiting applicability to older individuals with schizophrenia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the applicability of a coping framework, developed for younger adults with schizophrenia, to individuals over 50 years old.
  • To explore the subjective experiences and coping strategies of older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants diagnosed with schizophrenia, aged 50 and above.
  • Participants were recruited from community clubhouses, focusing on their experiences managing persistent symptoms.

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Main Results:

  • Coping strategies employed by older adults with schizophrenia were found to be similar to those reported in younger populations.
  • The efficacy of these coping strategies increased with age, attributed to greater acceptance of the illness.
  • Older adults demonstrated a capacity to manage their condition effectively through established strategies.

Conclusions:

  • The coping framework is applicable to older adults with schizophrenia.
  • Illness acceptance in older age enhances coping strategy effectiveness.
  • Older adults with schizophrenia represent a valuable knowledge resource for younger patients and mental health professionals.