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Elderly and forced displacement in Colombia
Carmen-Lucía Curcio1, José Hoover Vanegas2, María Cristina Palacio3
1Universidad de Caldas, Facultad de Ciencias para la Salud. Departamento Clínico, Grupo de Investigación en Gerontología y Geriatría. Manizales, Colombia.
Colombia Medica (Cali, Colombia)
|October 15, 2019
Summary
Forced displacement due to the Colombian armed conflict profoundly impacts older adults, stripping them of their homes, identity, and sense of belonging, leading to a perpetual struggle for survival.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Gerontology
- Conflict Studies
Background:
- The Colombian armed conflict has a long history of causing internal displacement.
- Older adults represent a vulnerable population disproportionately affected by such crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the lived experiences of older adults displaced by the Colombian armed conflict.
- To understand the multifaceted impacts of forced displacement on this demographic.
Main Methods:
- An interpretive-comprehensive study utilizing a hermeneutical approach.
- Data collected from 12 participants over 60 years old, identified through the SABE Colombia Survey.
- Analysis involved encoding data with Atlas.ti software and category condensation.
Main Results:
- Displacement significantly shapes current life conditions, characterized by dislocation, loss of territory, and insecurity.
- Older adults face compounded stigma from age and displacement, becoming strangers in new environments.
- Experiences include violent uprooting, identity confusion, and a transition from being threatened to being labeled as threatening.
Conclusions:
- Forced displacement results in older adults losing not only physical possessions but also their worldview and life trajectory.
- Interventions must be tailored to specific contextual and individual needs of displaced older populations.
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