Living Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Experiences.
J Aging Soc Policy
; 33(4-5): 380-397, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1347989
ABSTRACT
Increasing research is investigating the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on older adults, but relatively little is known about the complexities of community-dwelling older adults' lived experiences during this historical period. This study aimed to address this gap in the literature by taking a bottom-up, theory-generating, inductive approach. Older adults living in Central Texas (N = 200; age, 65-92 years, M = 73.6 ± 6.33) responded to a telephone interview during June-August 2020. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. We identified three key themes positive, mixed, and negative experiences, with a total of 11 subthemes. A thematic map was developed, illustrating potential connections to mental health. These findings reveal the complexities of older adults' lived experiences during COVID-19 and have implications for developing aging-related policies and community-based interventions during future public health crises. Recognizing the complexities of older adults' lived experiences, tailored policies and interventions can be developed to effectively leverage older adults' effective coping and resilience while at the same time helping overcome negative effects among specific subgroups.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Technology
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Aging
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Resilience, Psychological
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Independent Living
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Aging Soc Policy
Journal subject:
Geriatrics
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Public Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
08959420.2021.1962174
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