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- Hedberg, Pia, 1972-, et al.
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Purpose in life among men and women aged 85 years and older
- 2010
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Ingår i: The International Journal of Aging & Human Development. - 0091-4150 .- 1541-3535. ; 70:3, s. 213-229
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this study was to investigate purpose in life in relation to psychological well-being, social relations, and physical and psychological symptoms among very old women (n = 120) and men (n = 69). Their purpose in life was evaluated using the Purpose in Life (PIL) scale. Women scored lower on this PIL scale than men (102 vs.108 p = .0.013). Regression analysis was used to estimate influencing factors on the PIL score. Determinants for purpose in life did not differ between the men and women, except for musculoskeletal symptoms. Attitude toward own aging had the strongest relation to PIL scores for both men and women; to have family to talk to was also important, as were musculoskeletal symptoms, for women. Our study indicates that the very old people studied were feeling indecisive about their purpose in life and that feelings are linked with poorer psychological health. For this reason, the purpose in life must be discussed and taken into consideration in the care of the elderly.
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- Kjellström, Sofia, 1970-, et al.
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Older persons’ reasoning about responsibility for health : variations and predictions
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Ingår i: The International Journal of Aging & Human Development. - : Sage Publications. - 0091-4150 .- 1541-3535. ; 73:2, s. 99-124
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- With many Western societies structured for adults to live longer and take responsibility for their health, it is valuable to investigate how older persons reason about this demand. Using mixed methods, this pilot studied how older persons reason about responsibility for health and their responsibility as a patient. Interviews with a small Swedish sample of (65-84 years) were analyzed for qualitative characteristics, and quantitative complexity in reasoning. Using adult development theory, we predicted at least three different stages of performance in reasoning. Results indicated four different stages: two where there is no actual reasoning about health and responsibility, and two where reasoning does occur, each qualitatively different. Results suggest a long-standing blind spot in health studies, that older people do not comprehend responsibility issues in the same way. There are significant implications for closing this gap between demand to take responsibility and capabilities to do so.
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