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Definição de envelhecimento saudável na perspectiva de indivíduos idosos / Successful aging definition in a sample of older adults
Cupertino, Ana Paula Fabrino Bretas; Rosa, Fernanda Heringer Moreira; Ribeiro, Pricila Cristina Correa.
Affiliation
  • Cupertino, Ana Paula Fabrino Bretas; Kansas University Medical Center. Kansas City. USA
  • Rosa, Fernanda Heringer Moreira; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Campinas. Brasil
  • Ribeiro, Pricila Cristina Correa; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Campinas. Brasil
Psicol. reflex. crit ; 20(1): 81-86, 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-37582
Responsible library: BR1.1
Localization: BR85.1; USP/IP/SBD / BR27.1; PUC-CAMPINAS/SBI / BR574.2; UFRGS/PSICO/BT
RESUMO
O envelhecimento é definido como um processo multidimensional (Baltes & Baltes, 1990). Rowe e Kahn (1998) apresentam três indicadores de envelhecimento saudável baixo risco de doenças e de incapacidades funcionais; funcionamento mental e físico excelentes; e envolvimento ativo com a vida. Com base nesses pressupostos, o objetivo deste trabalho foi examinar a definição de envelhecimento saudável em uma amostra de idosos da comunidade buscando identificar as multidimensões percebidas pelos mesmos. A amostra foi de 501 idosos com idade entre 60 a 93 anos (M= 72,65; DP= 8,08). Foi realizada análise de conteúdo das respostas abertas sobre envelhecimento saudável. Identificou-se 29 categorias, sendo as mais citadas saúde física; saúde social e saúde emocional e as menos citadas envelhecimento como patológico e atividades específicas para idosos. Conclui-se que este estudo confirmou os pressupostos de heterogeneidade e multidimensionalidade do processo de envelhecimento, ao observar-se a variabilidade nas definições dos idosos.(AU)
ABSTRACT
The process of aging is defined as a multidimensional process (Baltes e Baltes, 1990). Rowe and Kahn (1998) present three indicators of successful aging low risk of disease and disease-related disabilities; high level of mental and physical functions and an active life style. Based on these presumptions, this article presents a research that examined the definition of successful aging from a sample of older adults, seeking to identify the multiple dimensions perceived by them. The sample consisted of 501 older adults between 60 to 93 years old (M=72,65; SD= 8,08). Content analysis of their answers to what successful aging means identified 29 possible categories. The most cited definitions for successful aging were physical health, social health and emotional health. On the other hand, the least cited answers were a life of work; aging as a pathological process and specific activities for older adults. In conclusion, this study confirmed the presumptions of heterogeneity and multidimensionality of aging, by observing the various definitions from older adults.(AU)
Subject(s)
Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Brazil Database: Index Psychology - journals Main subject: Self Concept / Aging / Health of the Elderly Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Language: Portuguese Journal: Psicol. reflex. crit Journal subject: Psychology Year: 2007 Document type: Article / Project document Institution/Affiliation country: Kansas University Medical Center/USA / Universidade Estadual de Campinas/Brasil
Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Brazil Database: Index Psychology - journals Main subject: Self Concept / Aging / Health of the Elderly Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Language: Portuguese Journal: Psicol. reflex. crit Journal subject: Psychology Year: 2007 Document type: Article / Project document Institution/Affiliation country: Kansas University Medical Center/USA / Universidade Estadual de Campinas/Brasil
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