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A possibility for active aging: university activities for the elders
Flávia Maria Derhun1, Giovana Aparecida de Souza Scolari1, Vivian Carla de Castro2
1Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Departamento de Enfermagem, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. Maringá, Paraná, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|August 3, 2022
Summary
University programs for older adults can promote active aging. However, social barriers often hinder participation, despite positive motivations and perceived benefits.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Aging
- Lifelong Learning
Background:
- Active aging is crucial for well-being in later life.
- University programs offer opportunities for engagement and continued development among older adults.
- Understanding the facilitators and barriers to participation is essential for program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the conditions enabling "Open University for the Elderly" programs to support active aging.
- To explore the lived experiences of elderly participants and program staff.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory.
- Individual interviews conducted with 14 elderly participants, 2 coordinators, and 6 teachers.
- Data analyzed through open, axial, and integration coding with Atlas.ti software.
Main Results:
- Positive meanings of aging well and personal motivations facilitate participation.
- Program functions and supportive university policies are key enablers.
- Social determinants significantly influence an older adult's decision to participate.
Conclusions:
- University activities for the elderly present a viable avenue for active aging.
- Socially constructed barriers impede access to these valuable programs.
- Addressing these barriers is crucial to maximize the benefits of lifelong learning for seniors.
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