Widows in Retirement Communities: The Social Context of Subjective Well-being

Hong, Lawrence K.; Duff, Robert W.

doi:10.1093/geront/34.3.347

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“…(1) 37 persons (aged 73-94) receiving care at home (Nunley, Hall, and Rowles 2000), (2) 88 persons (aged 55-95) in Australia (Lennings 2000), and (3) 233 widows living in retirement communities (age not reported) (Hong and Duff 1994). Compared with younger persons in those samples, older persons were more likely to report lower LS.…”

Section: Age and Life Satisfactionmentioning

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A Phenomenological Perspective on Older Widows’Satisfactions With Their Lives

Porter

2005

Res Aging

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The study of life satisfaction (LS) has been a preeminent focus in gerontological research, but the validity of the construct has been questioned. The main aim of this descriptive phenomenological study was to describe the structures of experience (phenomena) that older widows associated with perceptions of gratification, pleasure, or contentment. A secondary analysis was done of 44 interviews conducted with 16 older widows. The phenomenon of interest was savoring satisfactions. Six component phenomena, including "doing what I can for them" and "bringing variety to life," were common across the sample. The women's specific intentions reflected personal nuances of the phenomenon. The personal-social context of the experience was described, and sources of satisfaction were highlighted as opportunities afforded by the environment. Findings were compared to domains typically measured in LS instruments and predominant research traditions. Ideas were cited for preventive interventions and further research about satisfying experiences and sources of satisfaction.

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Section: Age and Life Satisfactionmentioning

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A Phenomenological Perspective on Older Widows’Satisfactions With Their Lives

Porter

2005

Res Aging

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“…In a more current study, Hong and Duff (1994) investigated the well-being of widows in seven retirement communities in two western states. Individual-level analysis of well-being was related to community measures of the ratios of married people (marrieds) to widows.…”

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The Effects of Community Differences on Health Status, Health Stress, and Helping Networks in a Sample of 900 Elderly

Preston

Bucher

1996

Public Health Nursing

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Documenting the social and environmental conditions that promote the health and well-being of individuals is an important step in the advancement of community health nursing knowledge. With the current growth of community-based health care, it would seem to be a prerequisite for planning community-level interventions. The purpose of this research was to link structural properties of communities to the functioning of individuals. We examined the link between levels of community education and percent population change as derived from census data from 18 randomly selected communities and individual measures of health, health stress, and network support in a sample of 900 elderly living in these communities. Results indicate that when community education levels are high, community growth does not affect the health of the elderly which results in less stress with health and the need for fewer helpers. If, however, community education levels are low, and the population is growing, elderly experience poorer health and more health stress and they need more help.

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“…Sherman 1975;Stephens and Bernstein 1984). A more recent study has found that satisfaction among widows was influenced by their level of social activity and the village's marital ratios (Hong and Duff 1994).…”

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Community Participation in an Australian Retirement Village

McDonald¹

1996

Australian Journal on Ageing

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A case study of an Australian retirement village investigated patterns of social participation among residents. Participation was defined in terms of three major dimensions: neighbouring, involvement in organised activities and committees, and friendship. Data from in‐depth interviews, documentary analysis and participant observation were analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Neighbouring among residents flourished. Compared to overseas findings, important differences were observed. While the overall rate of involvement in organised social activities was comparable, gender, marital status and health affected the level and type of involvement. Close friendships within the village were fewer and qualitatively poorer than reported for overseas villages. Factors which promote and inhibit participation in village life are identified.

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Widows in Retirement Communities: The Social Context of Subjective Well-being

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A Phenomenological Perspective on Older Widows’Satisfactions With Their Lives

A Phenomenological Perspective on Older Widows’Satisfactions With Their Lives

The Effects of Community Differences on Health Status, Health Stress, and Helping Networks in a Sample of 900 Elderly

Community Participation in an Australian Retirement Village

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