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|April 29, 2009

Summary

This study explores the long-term impact of a self-built home on an elderly widow's life. It examines the connection between home environment and well-being in later years.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology of Housing
Architectural History

Background:

The abstract introduces Constance Clark, a 79-year-old widow living alone.
She resides in a house built by her late husband, John Clark, starting in 1945.
The house is described as a modest split-level home in a neighborhood of similar residences.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experience of an elderly widow in a self-built home.
To understand the significance of a long-term, self-constructed residence on an individual's life.
To analyze the connection between the built environment and aging in place.

Main Methods:

Qualitative narrative analysis of Constance Clark's description of her home.
Biographical research contextualizing the house's construction history.

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Main Results:

The house, built by her husband post-WWII, represents a significant part of her life history.
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Conclusions:

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Long-term residence in a personally significant environment can be crucial for aging in place.
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