Conceptions of Healthy Aging Held by Relatives of Older Persons in Isan-Thai Culture: A Phenomenographic Study
Joint Authors
Manasatchakun, Pornpun
Roxberg, Åsa
Asp, Margareta
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Abstract EN
In Thailand, family nurses are expected to provide support for older persons and their family members to promote healthy aging.
Family bonds are strong, and relatives are expected to take care of their older family members.
However, there is limited research on how older persons’ family members perceive healthy aging.
This study aimed to describe the conceptions of healthy aging held by the children and grandchildren of older persons in northeast Thailand.
In a phenomenographic study, 14 interviews were performed to qualitatively analyze different conceptions of healthy aging.
Four descriptive categories emerged: being independent, not being afflicted by diseases or illnesses, being a giver and a receiver, and being wise.
The conceptions of healthy aging entail both autonomy and interdependence.
The relative’s perspective needs to be considered when policies relating to healthy aging are implemented in the community and when family nurses provide support to families to promote healthy aging.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Manasatchakun, Pornpun& Roxberg, Åsa& Asp, Margareta. 2018. Conceptions of Healthy Aging Held by Relatives of Older Persons in Isan-Thai Culture: A Phenomenographic Study. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Manasatchakun, Pornpun…[et al.]. Conceptions of Healthy Aging Held by Relatives of Older Persons in Isan-Thai Culture: A Phenomenographic Study. Journal of Aging Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180736
American Medical Association (AMA)
Manasatchakun, Pornpun& Roxberg, Åsa& Asp, Margareta. Conceptions of Healthy Aging Held by Relatives of Older Persons in Isan-Thai Culture: A Phenomenographic Study. Journal of Aging Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180736
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1180736