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[To be an argument for life].

M Giesen

    Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nursing home life involves adapting to a restricted environment, influencing residents toward embracing life or withdrawing. Social connection among residents can foster a will to live.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Psychology

    Context:

    • Nursing home environments present unique challenges and opportunities for residents.
    • The experience of living in a nursing home is often characterized by significant environmental restrictions.
    • Individual responses to this environment range from active engagement to social withdrawal.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the psychological and social dynamics of nursing home residency.
    • To understand how environmental factors influence residents' outlook on life and death.
    • To examine the role of social interaction in fostering a will to live among the elderly.

    Summary:

    • Nursing home living is defined by adaptation within a confined setting.
    • Residents' engagement with their environment dictates their orientation towards life or withdrawal.

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  • The presence of social solidarity among individuals can be a powerful source of inspiration and motivation for living.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the critical role of social environment in nursing home resident well-being.
    • Suggests interventions focused on fostering social connections may improve quality of life.
    • Informs care strategies to promote engagement and reduce withdrawal in institutionalized elderly populations.