The interrelation of institutional care and successful aging
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Issued Date
2024
Copyright Date
2019
Language
eng
File Type
application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
x, 104 leaves : ill.
Access Rights
open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
Rights Holder(s)
Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.A. (Population and Social Gerontology))--Mahidol University, 2019
Suggested Citation
Naphaporn Sapsopha The interrelation of institutional care and successful aging. Thesis (M.A. (Population and Social Gerontology))--Mahidol University, 2019. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/91704
Title
The interrelation of institutional care and successful aging
Author(s)
Abstract
This qualitative research investigates the relationship between institutional care and successful aging among institutionalized Thai older adults at a non-profit facility in Bangkok, Thailand. Specifically, it examines: a) How institutionalized older adults define successful aging, b) Factors they believe contribute to successful aging, and c) Whether their beliefs vary by gender. Focus groups and in-depth interviews were applied to collect data with 19 institutionalized older adults (ages 70-91 years). Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using grounded theory methodology. The participants varied in terms of gender, education, occupation, and life history. The results revealed that the concept of successful aging does apply to institutionalized older adults. Participants felt that older adults experiencing 'successful aging' should be aging independently and autonomously. Remarkably, the participants identified five multiple interrelated factors contributing to successful aging: 1) maintaining physical health, 2) high psychological health and cognitive ability, 3) financial independence, 4) engagement with family and community, and 5) religiosity. In addition, three primary themes were identified as a coping strategy for aging successfully: self-esteem by maintaining one's self, adaptation at every stage of life, and compensation. Significantly, the perceptions of definition and factor contributing to successful aging were shared across gender and age difference. Importantly, participants highlighted the significance of the interrelationship among these attributes similar to the need for a secure environment, the thoughtfulness and social support of institutional care in order to maintain positive attitude and well-being.
Description
Population and Social Gerontology (Mahidol University 2019)
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Institute for Population and Social Research
Degree Discipline
Population and Social Gerontology
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University