‘Be a part or apart?’: A phenomenological study on older adults’ resident retention and continued stay in senior living facilities

IF 9.9 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2025-01-15 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104078

Shi Yin Chee

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Abstract

At the heart of older adults’ decisions to stay or leave senior living facilities often comes down to whether they feel ‘a part’ of their new environment or ‘apart’ from it. This study explores the lived experiences of older adults in senior living facilities, identifies factors influencing their decision to continue staying, and examines how these settings meet their changing needs in relation to resident retention and overall well-being. Using Moustakas' transcendental phenomenology, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 older adults, analyzed via the Modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method to identify and synthesize themes. Five main themes influencing resident retention were discovered: autonomy, privacy, and control; resilience and adaptation; a sense of belonging; personalized care needs; and comfort, safety, and accessibility. The findings provide actionable strategies for developing enabling environments, offering crucial information for policymakers, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to improve the well-being of older adults.

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“成为一部分还是分开？”：一项关于老年人在老年生活设施的居住保留和继续居住的现象学研究

老年人决定留在或离开老年生活设施的核心，往往归结为他们是否觉得自己是新环境的“一部分”还是“远离”它。本研究探讨了老年人在高级生活设施中的生活经历，确定了影响他们决定继续居住的因素，并研究了这些环境如何满足他们在居民保留和整体福祉方面不断变化的需求。运用Moustakas的先验现象学，对20名老年人进行深度访谈，采用改良的Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen方法进行主题识别和综合分析。研究发现，影响留校生的五个主要主题是：自主性、隐私性和控制性；复原力和适应能力；归属感：归属感；个性化护理需求；舒适、安全、方便。研究结果为开发有利环境提供了可行的策略，为政策制定者、护理人员和医疗保健专业人员提供了重要信息，以改善老年人的福祉。

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International Journal of Hospitality Management HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

9.40%

发文量

218

审稿时长

85 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation. In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field. The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.