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¹Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Erechim, Brasil.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Gender Studies
Sociology

Context:

Qualitative study in a long-term care facility in Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Involved 110 elderly individuals, with data from discussion groups with ten elderly women.
Focuses on the lived experiences of elderly women within institutional settings.

Purpose:

To analyze the effects of institutionalization on elderly women's lives.
To understand the coping strategies employed by elderly women in long-term care.
To examine institutionalization through the lens of gender studies.

Summary:

Content analysis identified three key themes: the nursing home as a total institution, the pervasive influence of gender, and adaptive strategies.
Elderly women's experiences varied, with some choosing institutionalization and others expressing dissatisfaction.
Gender roles influenced daily life, with participants engaging in domestic-like activities.

Impact:

Highlights the gendered nature of aging and institutionalization.
Identifies practical coping mechanisms such as religious practices, crafts, and physical activity.
Informs care practices and policies for elderly women in long-term care facilities.