A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman DOI Creative Commons

Bushra Rashid Al-Ghafri,

Rawaa Abubakr Abuelgassim Eltayib, Zahir Badar Al-Ghusaini

и другие.

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(10), С. 2135 - 2149

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2023

Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders' experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman's sizable geriatric population, research on individuals' experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the Omani individuals across many stages, childhood present.This was qualitative design. Convenience sampling employed conducted December 2021 October 2022. A total 13 (9 females 4 males), with an average age 68 years, were recruited for (response rate = 34%). Socio-demographic review information gathered according set semi-structured guiding questions. The responses then captured audio recordings, which underwent transcription translation. Thematic analysis techniques applied extracted data.Three main themes evident in study's findings: memories, friendships, relationships, well past. Additionally, passed gems wisdom be shared younger generations.This aided revealing resiliency, social connections, reflections adults. These can guide creation age-inclusive laws, support initiatives, healthcare services specifically designed satisfy special requirements ambitions elderly population. Based these themes, recommended that local community or society build more sympathetic compassionate atmosphere honors respects accomplishments essential group recognizing comprehending complex In addition, future could particular aspects pinpoint solutions improve quality wellbeing.

Язык: Английский

A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman DOI Creative Commons

Bushra Rashid Al-Ghafri,

Rawaa Abubakr Abuelgassim Eltayib, Zahir Badar Al-Ghusaini

и другие.

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(10), С. 2135 - 2149

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2023

Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders' experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman's sizable geriatric population, research on individuals' experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the Omani individuals across many stages, childhood present.This was qualitative design. Convenience sampling employed conducted December 2021 October 2022. A total 13 (9 females 4 males), with an average age 68 years, were recruited for (response rate = 34%). Socio-demographic review information gathered according set semi-structured guiding questions. The responses then captured audio recordings, which underwent transcription translation. Thematic analysis techniques applied extracted data.Three main themes evident in study's findings: memories, friendships, relationships, well past. Additionally, passed gems wisdom be shared younger generations.This aided revealing resiliency, social connections, reflections adults. These can guide creation age-inclusive laws, support initiatives, healthcare services specifically designed satisfy special requirements ambitions elderly population. Based these themes, recommended that local community or society build more sympathetic compassionate atmosphere honors respects accomplishments essential group recognizing comprehending complex In addition, future could particular aspects pinpoint solutions improve quality wellbeing.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1