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WELL-BEING IN OLD AGE: PERSPECTIVES FROM OLDER ADULTS IN IRAN (a qualitative content analysis study)

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The growing older adults’ population made their wellbeing as a global concern. Considering the cultural and contextual differences across societies, it is essential to explore the dimensions of well-being within each specific context. This study aims to identify the dimensions of well-being from the perspective of Iranian older adults. This study employed a qualitative approach, conducting 21 in-depth interviews with older adults, selected through purposive sampling across different districts of Tehran. The interviews were analyzed based on directed content analysis. The findings were compared to a framework developed from a prior scoping review. Six dimensions of well-being identifies in the theoretical framework were confirmed through the interviews, though some subcategories differed. Key findings included: independence and autonomy in daily life and the burden of high healthcare expenditures under the Health dimension; warm family relationship and child’s well-being in Social Relationships; inadequate income and financial hardship in Economic Status; recreational activities and trips in Environment and Leisure; and the role of education and literacy in Capabilities and Resources. Economic challenges were particularly impactful on the subjective well-being of older adults. Economic difficulties, peaceful family environment and children’s well-being emerged as significant factors in the well-being of Iranian older adults compared to previous theoretical framework. Увеличение численности пожилых людей сделало их благополучие глобальной проблемой. Учитывая культурные и контекстуальные различия между обществами, важно исследовать проблему благополучия в каждом конкретном контексте. Цель исследования — определение факторов благополучия с точки зрения пожилых людей Ирана. В данном исследовании использовали качественный подход, было проведено 21 углубленное интервью с пожилыми людьми, отобранными с помощью целенаправленной выборки в разных районах Тегерана. Интервью анализировали на основе направленного контент-анализа. Результаты сравнивали с концепцией, разработанной на основе предыдущего обзора. Шесть факторов благополучия, определенных в теоретической структуре, были подтверждены в ходе интервью, хотя некоторые подкатегории различались. Основные результаты включали независимость и автономию в повседневной жизни и бремя высоких расходов на здравоохранение в факторе здоровье; теплые семейные отношения и благополучие ребенка — в социальных отношениях; недостаточный доход и финансовые трудности — в экономическом статусе; развлекательные мероприятия и поездки — в окружающей среде и досуге; роль образования и грамотности — в возможностях и ресурсах. Экономические проблемы особенно влияют на субъективное благополучие пожилых людей. Экономические трудности, мирная семейная обстановка и благополучие детей стали значимыми факторами благополучия иранских пожилых людей по сравнению с предыдущей теоретической концепцией.
Title: WELL-BEING IN OLD AGE: PERSPECTIVES FROM OLDER ADULTS IN IRAN (a qualitative content analysis study)
Description:
The growing older adults’ population made their wellbeing as a global concern.
Considering the cultural and contextual differences across societies, it is essential to explore the dimensions of well-being within each specific context.
This study aims to identify the dimensions of well-being from the perspective of Iranian older adults.
This study employed a qualitative approach, conducting 21 in-depth interviews with older adults, selected through purposive sampling across different districts of Tehran.
The interviews were analyzed based on directed content analysis.
The findings were compared to a framework developed from a prior scoping review.
Six dimensions of well-being identifies in the theoretical framework were confirmed through the interviews, though some subcategories differed.
Key findings included: independence and autonomy in daily life and the burden of high healthcare expenditures under the Health dimension; warm family relationship and child’s well-being in Social Relationships; inadequate income and financial hardship in Economic Status; recreational activities and trips in Environment and Leisure; and the role of education and literacy in Capabilities and Resources.
Economic challenges were particularly impactful on the subjective well-being of older adults.
Economic difficulties, peaceful family environment and children’s well-being emerged as significant factors in the well-being of Iranian older adults compared to previous theoretical framework.
Увеличение численности пожилых людей сделало их благополучие глобальной проблемой.
Учитывая культурные и контекстуальные различия между обществами, важно исследовать проблему благополучия в каждом конкретном контексте.
Цель исследования — определение факторов благополучия с точки зрения пожилых людей Ирана.
В данном исследовании использовали качественный подход, было проведено 21 углубленное интервью с пожилыми людьми, отобранными с помощью целенаправленной выборки в разных районах Тегерана.
Интервью анализировали на основе направленного контент-анализа.
Результаты сравнивали с концепцией, разработанной на основе предыдущего обзора.
Шесть факторов благополучия, определенных в теоретической структуре, были подтверждены в ходе интервью, хотя некоторые подкатегории различались.
Основные результаты включали независимость и автономию в повседневной жизни и бремя высоких расходов на здравоохранение в факторе здоровье; теплые семейные отношения и благополучие ребенка — в социальных отношениях; недостаточный доход и финансовые трудности — в экономическом статусе; развлекательные мероприятия и поездки — в окружающей среде и досуге; роль образования и грамотности — в возможностях и ресурсах.
Экономические проблемы особенно влияют на субъективное благополучие пожилых людей.
Экономические трудности, мирная семейная обстановка и благополучие детей стали значимыми факторами благополучия иранских пожилых людей по сравнению с предыдущей теоретической концепцией.

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