Growing Older
A Qualitative Inquiry into the Textured Narratives of Older, Rural Women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5012653 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lauren Terrill (Charles Sturt University), Judith Gullifer (0000-0002-7892-2975, Charles Sturt University) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 707-715 |
| Publication date | 2010-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105310368180 |
| PMID | 20603294 |
| OpenAlex | W1990828886 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 15 |
This study explored experiences of eight rural, Anglo-Australian women aged between 65 and 75 using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed three prominent themes: (a) the free and busy me highlights the increased freedom in later life enabling choices regarding activities the women would like to engage in; (b) the secret is being positive and pragmatic emphasizes the importance of adopting a pragmatic acceptance of growing older; and (c) narratives of growth and stagnation highlights the pursuit of growth among older women in order to enhance the current self. Findings emphasize the construction of later life as one of liberation, resilience and growth
Art · Narrative · Older people · Psychological resilience · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Aging and Gerontology Research · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Gender Studies · Gerontology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.64 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2012 - 2021 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |