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Problem-solving experiences among elders living alone in eastern Taiwan.

Hsiu-Hsin Tsai1, Yun-Fang Tsai

  • 1Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung, and School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taiwan.

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|April 28, 2007
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Older adults living alone in Taiwan utilize internal and external resources to solve problems. Balancing these resources is key to their coping mechanisms and accessing support systems.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Older adults living alone in Taiwan have low engagement with social support programs.
  • Understanding their problem-solving strategies is crucial for effective care.
  • Qualitative research is essential to explore these experiences in depth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the problem-solving experiences of older adults living alone in eastern Taiwan.
  • To understand how and when elderly individuals seek help for their problems.
  • To inform social support programs for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design.
  • Semi-structured, audiotaped interviews with nine older adults living alone in a remote area of Taiwan.

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  • Content analysis of interview data.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants employed an appraisal process, utilizing both internal (health perception, coping strategies, resignation) and external (human, environmental) resources.
    • The decision to seek external help was based on an evaluation of the usefulness of internal and external resources.
    • A balance between internal and external resources is a significant problem-solving mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • Maintaining a balance between internal and external resources is a vital problem-solving mechanism for older adults in Chinese society.
    • Findings can improve policymakers' and healthcare providers' understanding of elderly individuals living alone.
    • Practical implications include enhancing community support system utilization for the elderly.