Open AccessPerception of old age and self: A comparative study of elderly females living in community and in old age home
Author(s) -
Shipra Singh,
Nitin B Raut,
Alka A Subramanyam,
Ravindra Kamath,
Charles Pinto,
Sunitha Shanker
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of geriatric mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-3322
pISSN - 2348-9995
DOI - 10.4103/2348-9995.141923
Subject(s) - generativity , gerontology , perception , outreach , elderly people , activities of daily living , psychology , perspective (graphical) , medicine , developmental psychology , psychiatry , neuroscience , artificial intelligence , political science , computer science , law
Aims and Objectives: To study and compare the perception of old age and self in elderly women living in community and in old age homes. Materials and Methods: By using a cross sectional study design 60 elderly females (30 each from community and old age homes) were assessed using a semi-structured proforma and an interview questionnaire. Data was qualitatively analysed and frequency computation was done. Results: The elderly women living in community had more of an attitude of ′acceptance′ towards old age and ′generativity′ was a part of ageing for them. They were found to be more satisfied with life and had better emotional support, whereas elderly in old age home perceived better instrumental support. Conclusion: Both community living and living in an old age home, have certain positive aspects. From a perspective of future policies and outreach services, it would be interesting to note the same and use best of both the worlds to provide the best for the elder in either setting