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  • Sociology

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  • 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.