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Cycles of adaptive strategies over the life course.

Authors :
Cooper M
Bigby C
Source :
Journal of gerontological social work [J Gerontol Soc Work] 2014; Vol. 57 (5), pp. 421-37. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jun 24.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

An increasing number of Australia's ageing population are aging with long-term physical impairments. This study explored the life experiences of this group using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 disabled Victorians, aged between 51 and 84 years, and an inductive thematic analysis undertaken. A relationship was found between the adaptive strategies that participants developed as they moved through life phases and the impairment stages. The implications of the emergence of a cyclical process of adaptation across the life course. and particularly in respect of aging, delivery of aged-care services and social workers in this sector are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1540-4048
Volume :
57
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of gerontological social work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24372445
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2013.875972