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Experiences of alcohol-dependent elderly: grounded theory
José Stéfano Faia Destro1, Maria José Sanches Marin1, Marcia Aparecida Padovan Otani2
1Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Programa de Mestrado Acadêmico em "Saúde e Envelhecimento", Marília, SP, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|December 8, 2022
Summary
Elderly individuals often use alcohol dependence to cope with negative emotions, leading to significant physical, mental, and social harms. Achieving abstinence brings feelings of loneliness but also a desire for improved quality of life through treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Background:
- Alcohol dependence is a complex issue affecting various age groups.
- Understanding the unique experiences of elderly individuals with alcohol dependence is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Qualitative research provides in-depth insights into lived experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To interpret the lived experiences of elderly individuals with alcohol dependence.
- To explore the motivations, consequences, and coping mechanisms associated with alcohol dependence in old age.
Main Methods:
- Grounded Theory (Straussian version) was employed for qualitative data analysis.
- Theoretical sampling identified 25 participants across three groups.
- Semistructured interviews were conducted between March 2019 and January 2020.
Main Results:
- The central phenomenon identified was 'Experiencing alcohol dependence in old age'.
- Key categories included 'Initiating Alcohol Consumption', 'Justifying alcohol consumption', and 'Coping with alcohol treatment and abstinence'.
- Consequences encompassed 'Experiencing the harms of alcohol dependence' and 'Expressing feelings'.
Conclusions:
- Elderly individuals perceive alcohol dependence as a coping mechanism for negative emotions.
- Participants experienced physical, mental, and social repercussions of alcohol dependence.
- Those in abstinence reported loneliness and regret but desired a better quality of life, emphasizing the role of treatment and awareness.
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