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Marine Zalai1,2, Virginie Voltzenlogel1,2, Christine-Vanessa Cuervo-Lombard1,2
1Psychology Department, University of Toulouse 2 Jean-Jaurès, Toulouse, France.
Psychological Reports
|November 21, 2022
Summary
Institutionalized elderly describe themselves with more general evaluations, while non-institutionalized elderly use specific traits. The study highlights differences in self-concept and future outlook between these groups.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Self-concept and temporality are crucial aspects of psychological well-being in older adults.
- Institutionalization can significantly impact an elderly individual's sense of self and their perception of time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in self-concept and time perspective between institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly individuals.
- To analyze the characteristics of self-description and emotional valence in different living environments.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 62 elderly participants, divided into institutionalized and non-institutionalized groups.
- Assessment using psychopathological scales, self-concept evaluation, and analysis of time perspective.
- Focus on descriptive evaluations, emotional states, traits, specific attributes, and temporal orientation.
Main Results:
- Institutionalized elderly relied more on descriptive evaluations and emotional states for self-definition.
- Non-institutionalized elderly utilized more specific traits and attributes in their self-descriptions.
- Significant differences in emotional valence of identity statements and a lack of future orientation in the institutionalized group were observed.
Conclusions:
- Elderly individuals' self-expression and temporal perspective differ based on their residential setting.
- Understanding the self-concept and projected temporality of institutionalized elderly is vital for their care and well-being.
- This research underscores the need to consider the psychological impact of institutional environments on the elderly self.
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