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[Aging with meaning. A qualitative and multicultural study].

Mariona Gifre Monreal1, Pilar Monreal-Bosch2, Oriol Turró-Garriga3

  • 1Grupo de investigación Envelliment, Cultura i Salut, Universitat de Girona, Girona, España; Fundació Hospital de Palamós, Serveis de Salut Integrats del Baix Empordà, ABS Torroella de Montgrí, Girona, España.

Revista Espanola De Geriatria Y Gerontologia
|December 17, 2024

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  • Language, Communication And Culture
  • Cultural Studies
  • Postcolonial Studies
  • [aging With Meaning. A Qualitative And Multicultural Study].
    • This summary is machine-generated.

    Older adults find meaning in aging through various factors like family, social contribution, and personalized care. Understanding these diverse needs is crucial for culturally sensitive support.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Cultural Studies

    Context:

    • Catalonia is experiencing increasing multiculturalism, including among its older population.
    • Little is known about the diverse aspects that contribute to a meaningful aging experience across different cultures.

    Purpose:

    • To identify the factors that define meaningful aging for individuals over 50 from various cultural backgrounds.
    • To explore differences in perceptions of aging meaningfully based on origin and culture.

    Summary:

    • A qualitative study using focus groups and interviews with individuals over 50 in Catalonia identified nine key factors for meaningful aging.
    • These factors include basic needs, spirituality, family, social contribution, leisure, acceptance of aging, autonomy in end-of-life decisions, elderly visualization, and personalized attention.
    • Three distinct patterns of meaningful aging emerged: contemplation, enjoying opportunities, and active agency.

    Impact:

    • Recognizes the heterogeneity within the older adult population regarding their understanding of aging and associated needs.
    • Highlights the necessity for social and health professionals to adopt personalized care approaches by understanding individual needs and interests.
    • Emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive care strategies for an increasingly diverse elderly population.
    Keywords:
    AgingEntorno ruralEnvejecimientoGeneratividadGenerativityMeanings in lifeMulticulturalidadMulticulturalismRural environmentSignificados

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