Aging in Saudi Arabia
| Autor: | Nancy J. Karlin PhD, Joyce Weil PhD, MPH, Wejdan Felmban PhD |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Vol 2 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2333-7214 23337214 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2333721415623911 |
| Popis: | Objective: This exploratory study sought to measure current self-reported experiences of older Saudi adults. Method: Self-reported aging perceptions and demographic data from semistructured questions were obtained from 52 community-dwelling older Saudi adults aged 50 or older. A thematic content analysis was completed around issues of family life/social support, daily/weekly activities, health and health programs, and older adults’ own thoughts about aging and the experience and future of personal aging. Results: Several key themes emerged from the interviews. The majority of respondents in this preliminary study acknowledge a preference for family care. Formal programs in Saudi Arabia are attended with relative infrequency while older adults recognize family support as the preferred method of support. Older Saudi interviewees hold a positive view of aging, but physical functioning, varying financial resources, and other daily obligations are a concern for those in this study. Discussion: Data suggest as the Saudi population ages, more research is needed on the aging experience with particiular emphasis on issues relevant to older adults . Future research must work to clarify the aging experience as cultural context changes. |
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