KMID : 1022120190210020035
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Health and Welfare 2019 Volume.21 No. 2 p.35 ~ p.54
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Experience of the Elderly as a Helper for the Disabled
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Chu Min-Sun
Suh Kyung-Suh Kim Jung-A
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Abstract
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The aim of this study was to describe the experience of the elderly as a helper for the disabled. The descriptive phenomenological study design was employed. Individual interviews were conducted and audio-taped. Colaizzi¡¯s data analysis method was used to inductively determine themes and formulated meanings. Data saturation was achieved and methodological rigor was established. Four themes were identified and these themes included ¡®Hesitation in a conflict situation,¡¯ ¡®Positive attitude with a new perspective toward the disabled,¡¯ ¡®Being content with one¡¯s life¡¯ and ¡®Having the personal satisfaction of one¡¯s social activities¡¯. The participation of the elderly in social activities like a helper for the disabled showed positive effects on health such as better psychological well-being and life satisfaction, less depression, better-perceived health status, and health condition. Further study is required to develop strategies to encourage the elderly to involve themselves in social activities.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Helper for the disabled, Senior employment program, Qualitative research
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