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Aging: the lived experience.

M L Keller1, E A Leventhal, B Larson

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1989
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Older adults generally view aging positively, despite associating negative changes with this life stage. Successful coping strategies contribute to a positive perception of aging, even amidst challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology of Aging
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Understanding the lived experience of aging is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
  • Community-dwelling older adults face unique challenges and opportunities related to aging.
  • Previous research has explored various aspects of aging, but the subjective meaning and coping mechanisms require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experience of aging in community-dwelling adults aged 50-80.
  • To understand the meaning of aging and associated changes from the perspective of older adults.
  • To identify coping strategies employed by older adults to manage aging-related changes.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory qualitative study design.

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  • In-depth interviews conducted with 32 community-dwelling adults aged 50-80 years.
  • Thematic analysis of interview data to identify patterns in perceptions and coping.

    • Main Results:

    • Respondents generally held positive overall impressions of the meaning of aging.
    • Negative changes were commonly associated with aging in both self and others.
    • Five coping categories emerged: compensation, stress management, maintenance, social involvement, and meaning alteration.
    • High satisfaction and effectiveness were reported for coping activities.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful coping is linked to a positive perception of aging, irrespective of negative changes.
    • Individual beliefs about coping effectiveness significantly shape the subjective experience of aging.
    • Findings highlight the importance of adaptive coping strategies in promoting well-being in later life.