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Area of Science:

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  • Anthropology

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  • Relocation studies in older adulthood typically focus on accessibility and daily living.
  • This research explores emotional motivations behind older adults' decisions to move.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of gift-giving as an emotional motivation for relocation in older adults.
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  • Utilizes Marcel Mauss' theory of The Gift (1925/1990) as a theoretical framework.
Keywords:
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  • Gift-giving, particularly relocation, creates and sustains relationships among older adults, their kin, and professionals.
  • While viewed as a gift, relocation involves costs and potential dangers.
  • Understanding these complexities is crucial for supporting older adults through relocation.