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Older widows' intention to keep the generations separate

E J Porter1

  • 1Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. PorterEJ@health.missouri

Health Care for Women International
|December 16, 1998
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Older widows prefer to live independently and avoid burdening their children. This desire, "keeping the generations separate," influences their future living arrangement choices.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Aging
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Global population aging necessitates understanding older adults' living arrangement preferences.
  • Existing research often focuses on predicting coresidence, neglecting older persons' own desires.
  • Older widows' perspectives on future living situations remain under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the intentions of 16 older widows regarding their future living arrangements.
  • To identify key factors influencing older widows' preferences for future housing situations.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive phenomenological investigation was employed.
  • The study focused on the lived experiences and intentions of 16 older widows.

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Main Results:

  • The phenomenon of "keeping the generations separate" emerged as central to widows' preferences.
  • This phenomenon comprises two core components: maintaining independent living at home and actively avoiding being a burden to adult children.
  • Participants' experiences of living alone and their broader life-world context shape these preferences.

Conclusions:

  • "Keeping the generations separate" offers significant insight into older widows' preferred future living arrangements.
  • Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for developing supportive housing and care options for aging populations.
  • Future research should consider the subjective experiences of older adults when planning for aging in place.