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Korean older adults' perceptions of the aging process
Yeon-Gang Chung1, Kyung-Hee Kim, Kyung-Sook Choi
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|June 3, 2008
Summary
Korean older adults perceive aging as a process of Generating, Expressing, and Transforming of Growing Futility. Their perception is influenced by conditional structures and interactions, revealing five distinct patterns in the aging experience.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Understanding the aging process is crucial for developing targeted support for older adults.
- Cultural perspectives significantly shape individual experiences of aging.
- Qualitative research provides in-depth insights into subjective experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe Korean older adults' perceptions of the aging process.
- To identify the core components and patterns of aging as perceived by this demographic.
- To contribute to a more nuanced theoretical understanding of aging.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing a grounded theory approach.
- In-depth interviews conducted with 18 Korean older adults.
- Thematic analysis of interview data to identify emergent patterns and concepts.
Main Results:
- Korean older adults perceive aging as a dynamic process involving Generating, Expressing, and Transforming of Growing Futility.
- The perception of Growing Futility is contingent upon specific conditional structures and interactions.
- Five distinct patterns characterizing the aging process were identified among the participants.
Conclusions:
- The findings offer a novel theoretical framework for understanding the aging process in Korean older adults.
- Highlights the importance of cultural context in shaping perceptions of aging.
- Suggests avenues for future cross-cultural comparative research to refine aging theories.
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