National identity of rural Chinese older adults: a hermeneutic phenomenological study

Liu, Yanping; Zheng, Jun; Schalkwyk, Gertina J. van; Gao, Yu

doi:10.1080/03601277.2020.1785674

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“…The contents and forms of provision for the participants varied and shifted across time and generations (Brandth, 2016; Parke, 2000). Older fathers that we interviewed, as evident in Mr. D.’s aforegivensaying, were under direct social regulations from agricultural collectives before the 1980s (Liu et al, 2020), and “winning bread” was vital for them in maintaining a dominant masculinity in the local community. Younger participants like Mr. B.…”

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Rural Masculinities and Fathering: The Lived Experiences of Chinese Farmers

Liu

Zheng

2021

Journal of Family Issues

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Little attention has been paid to the process of Chinese fathers in the countryside representing themselves as men while encountering rapid social changes. This qualitative study explored how rural Chinese men construct masculinities through stories about their fathering experiences. Fifteen farmers from southwest China were interviewed about their involvement in childrearing. The fathers were identified to have constructed configurations of masculinity fitting their social context, which were negotiated using various personal, interpersonal, and contextual resources. The participants presented themselves as family supporters, collaborative husbands, and strict but caring fathers who envisioned relying on their children near death. Gender inequalities were revealed, and participants legitimized these by emphasizing the instrumentality of such gender relations in childrearing and family development. Study limitations and implications for future research and practices related to rural Chinese fathers are discussed.

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“…No coercion occurred during the interviews, and the interviewees could stop the interview at any time without any consequences. Verbal informed consent was tape-recorded as the participants were reluctant to write their names down (Liu et al, 2020).…”

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Rural Masculinities and Fathering: The Lived Experiences of Chinese Farmers

Liu

Zheng

2021

Journal of Family Issues

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“…Due to its applicability in defining and analyzing a phenomenon-in this case, the barriers to social inclusion among older persons with disabilities in Imo state, we chose to follow this research tradition as a suitable design for our study. Other scholars have also explored the lived experience of older adults on a phenomenon using hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry (Liu et al 2020;Toivonen et al 2018;Jang & Yi 2017).…”

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Barriers to Social Inclusion among Older Adults with Disabilities in Imo State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry

Iwuagwu,

Okah,

Nnama-Okechukwu

et al. 2023

Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research

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Discourses on successful aging in modern times have emphasized older people's active participation in community life as essential to their independence and sense of fulfillment. However, in some country contexts, the goal of inclusion for older adults with disabilities is not feasible. The aim of this research is to explore the barriers to social inclusion faced by older persons with disabilities in Imo State, Nigeria. We adopted Heidegger's hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry and non-probability sampling methods. We utilized snowballing and criterion-based purposive sampling techniques to recruit 19 study participants aged 60 years and older, using face-to-face in-depth interviews for data collection. In accordance with the hermeneutic phenomenological research criteria of reflection, immersion, and categorization, data were analyzed thematically. Our findings show a lack of social inclusion and participation among older adults with disabilities, citing personal (negative self-concept and self-isolation), social (negative perceptions and attitude towards disability), and structural (poor access to buildings, transportation, and technology) factors as barriers. Strategies to leverage these factors to facilitate inclusive participation of older persons with disabilities in Nigeria are recommended.

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“…A Chinese study claimed that older adults are diverse in their experiences. Some older people are similar to another age group based on functioning and learning [19].…”

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Exploring Learning Needs for Active Aging among Community-Based Older Adults in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

Bibi¹,

Zhang²,

Gao³

et al. 2022

IJSWPM

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Globally, older adults spend poor quality of life. However, educating older people as per their demands can help them for continued growth, and development. This study aims to explore the learning needs and perceived hurdles on the way to learning new skills and knowledge for active aging in Pakistani community-based older adults. A descriptive exploratory design was used to explore the perceived status of elders learning needs for Active Aging. Through the purposive sampling method, twenty-one seniors participated in this study, ranging in age from 60 to 80 years. Audio recordings and transcriptions of semistructured interviews were made. To extract the themes and analyses the material, content analysis was performed. A one-to-one approach and one focus group discussion were followed for data collection. Our study results revealed two major themes; 1. Learning needs, 2.Barriers to learning. Under the teaching needs category, there are various sub-themes; 1. Learning of technological Skills, 2. Learning about disease prevention and self-management, 3. Upgradation of Religious Knowledge, 4. Leisure focus learning, 5.Technical skill acquisitions. Under the main category of learning barriers, the study result indicates four subthemes; 1) Physical barriers, 2) safety issues, 3) poor cognition and low confidence, and 4) environmental factors. Technology and technology-based learning for physical and psychosocial health were the most critical needs. The demands related to singing and learning musical instruments were the least important while learning technological devices (smartphones, computers, health information, religious information, skill acquisition, and safety was the most critical. Gender intention was different for learning needs as males were more oriented toward spiritual knowledge and female were more interested to learn about mobile phones. However, participants were generally confident and could successfully address their need for happy age education. Older adult has a perceived variety of learning needs depending on their life-long experience and interest. This study can open an eye of policymakers, social workers, and health departments to educate elders according to their own identified learning needs. Nurses must get more in-depth knowledge to better serve the learning demands of the aging population.

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National identity of rural Chinese older adults: a hermeneutic phenomenological study

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Rural Masculinities and Fathering: The Lived Experiences of Chinese Farmers

Rural Masculinities and Fathering: The Lived Experiences of Chinese Farmers

Barriers to Social Inclusion among Older Adults with Disabilities in Imo State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry

Exploring Learning Needs for Active Aging among Community-Based Older Adults in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

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