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Conceptual structure of aging in different ethnicities.
Jossiana Wilke Faller1, Elen Ferraz Teston2, Sonia Silva Marcon3
1Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE). Curso de Enfermagem. Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|July 26, 2018
Summary
Cultural background significantly shapes how elderly individuals perceive and value the aging process. This study explores these diverse experiences and their impact on aging perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Aging is a complex process influenced by various factors.
- Understanding cultural variations in aging experiences is crucial for holistic care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a conceptual framework on how diverse cultures perceive and value aging.
- To explore the sociocultural influences on the aging experience.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research employing Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory.
- Data collected from 33 elderly individuals in a tri-border municipality.
Main Results:
- Central theme: 'Having to age: sociocultural practices guiding aging in different ethnicities'.
- Aging is multifactorial (physical, biopsychic, sociocultural).
- Key subprocesses include cultural adaptation, life continuation, social role redefinition, and healthcare habits influenced by culture.
Conclusions:
- Individual aging experiences are unique.
- Cultural background profoundly influences the values assigned to aging.
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