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The construction of a day by elderly widowers
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Elderly widowers organize their time around the concept of a "day," often using a "daily highlight" to structure activities. Bereavement and living alone significantly influence this time organization.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Elderly men, particularly widowers living alone, face unique challenges in daily time management.
- Understanding how this demographic structures their experience of time is crucial for developing targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiential organization of time among elderly widowers living alone.
- To identify key factors influencing their daily temporal structuring.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the temporal organization strategies used by elderly widowers.
- Examination of the role of a "day" and "daily highlights" in structuring activities.
Main Results:
- Elderly widowers often organize time experientially around a "day" as a central focus.
- A "daily highlight" serves as a critical element for organizing daily activities.
- Factors such as bereavement and solitary living influence this temporal continuum.
Conclusions:
- The concept of a "day" and specific "daily highlights" are central to how elderly widowers manage their time.
- Bereavement and social isolation are significant factors shaping their temporal experience.