New image of growing old: A content analysis of books written by baby boomers in Taiwan

Autor: En-Yu Chang, Ching-Ju Chiu, Wan-Lin Yang, Stephanie Yu-Ching Chen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 18, Iss 1 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1748-2623
1748-2631
17482631
DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2207926
Popis: Purpose To explore the opinions that baby boomers in Taiwan have about ageing, books written by members of this demographic were taken as the research object. Methods A total of 12 books were collected, and a content analysis was used to examine how baby boomers describe old age. Results Four themes were identified: 1) Greater mental maturity and strength, 2) a decline in the mastery of life, 3) risks related to encountering misfortune in the future, and 4) self-encouragement and vigilance. Conclusions Members of the baby boomer generation in Taiwan believe that they can lead a good life in old age through their own efforts, and they tend to emphasize that they should make contributions in their old age. They especially want to show their abilities and dedication to family and maintain a good relationship with their children.
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