Reminiscence in the Face of Death of a Filipino Elderly With Substance Use Disorder: The Case of Burt
Autor: | Sixtus Dane Asuncion Ramos |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Male
Health (social science) Psychotherapist 030214 geriatrics Substance-Related Disorders Addiction media_common.quotation_subject Face (sociological concept) Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine medicine.disease Substance abuse 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Reminiscence Mental Recall medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Life-span and Life-course Studies Psychology media_common Aged |
Zdroj: | Omega. 86(2) |
ISSN: | 1541-3764 |
Popis: | Death is an important reality that the elderly face. In preparation for death, old people engage in reminiscence. However, the presence of addiction in the elderly may influence this process. The current study examined the life of Burt, a sixty-five year old man with substance use disorder, his reflections on death, and the different types of reminiscence he uses. Using a case study, six themes were uncovered. Burt’s reflections on death revealed his awareness of his death, how he plans to spend his dying days, and his idea of a symbolic death by losing his loved ones. Burt engages in reminiscence patterns that are composed of identity recollections, life milestones, and painful experiences. These themes were examined in order to understand how an elderly person with addiction prepares for his own death. Research limitations, recommendations, and implications in clinical practice and human development research are also discussed. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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