Navigating the Silver Seas of Ageing
A Phenomenological Study on Life Course Impacts on Older Adults in Senior Living Facilities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13083083 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shi Yin Chee (0000-0002-7459-4230, Taylor's University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Millennial Asia (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2321-7081 • E-ISSN: 0976-3996 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09763996241261789 |
| OpenAlex | W4401591087 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 40 |
This study examined the lived experiences of older adults in senior living facilities, focusing on the impact of their life course on their well-being. In-depth, semi-structured, one-on-one interviews were used to collect data from 28 older adults from six senior living facilities, and the results were thoroughly analysed. Using Moustakas’ transcendental phenomenology and the modified Stevick–Colaizzi–Keen analytical method, five main themes emerged: the influence of the life course on later life, linked lives, attachment through the life course, cultivation of memories and longing for intergenerational relationships. The findings indicated that life course experiences impacted later life in senior living facilities differently for each participant. While some developed meaningful experiences and supportive connections that cushioned the feelings of loss and loneliness, others struggled with a sense of familiarity, identity and security. The findings extend existing knowledge and provide valuable implications for academics, senior living facilitators, government policy, hospitality and healthcare providers
Aesthetics · Feeling · Hospitality · Identity (music · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Life course approach · Loneliness · Phenomenology (philosophy · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Tourism · Aging and Gerontology Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · History · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |