Freedom and Autonomy in Old Age
Ruptures and Transitions in the Lifespan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21432682 |
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| Authors | Juliana Oliveira de Souza (0009-0003-6933-5351, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco), Maria Isabel Pedrosa (0000-0002-7273-8157, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0103-863X • E-ISSN: 1982-4327 |
| Publisher | FapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1590/1982-4327e3519 |
| OpenAlex | W4415518717 |
| SciELO | S0103-863X2025000100205 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
Achieving autonomy is not limited to the individual sphere; it implies broader social transformations that challenge gender stereotypes and value the experiences and knowledge of older women. This study aimed to identify signs of ruptures caused by widowhood and transitions that affect the autonomy and freedom experienced by women, as opposed to men. This qualitative study examined 32 older adults, most of whom were women. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed using a microgenetic approach that links individual episodes with macrosocial conditions related to social practices. Gender issues played a significant role in the subjective construction of life cycles for both men and women, including in old age. The results of this research call for careful attention from different sectors of society, especially academia, to produce knowledge and interventions aimed at social transformations that guarantee women’s freedom
Affect (linguistics) · Autonomy · Freedom of choice · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Social life · Social relation · Value (mathematics) · Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
| Highly cited | No |
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