The Perceptions and Needs of Farm Dwellers Regarding Aging, Advanced Age, and Future Perspectives

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Gerontological Social Work Pub Date : 2004-05-14 DOI:10.1300/J083v42n01_05

H. Strydom

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Abstract

Abstract This article reports on a multidisciplinary study that was undertaken by the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education. This study was done on certain farms in the North West Province of South Africa and called the FLAGH study, meaning the Farm Labour, Agriculture and General Health study. This article reports on a need assessment of farm dwellers done during the second half of 2002 and focuses specifically on perceptions and needs regarding aging, advanced age and future perspectives of aged farm dwellers. The objective of this study was to ascertain the psychosocial needs and problems of farm dwellers in order to eventually design, implement and evaluate a programme aimed at the improvement of the quality of life of farm dwellers. An exploratory study was done, utilising in-depth interviewing according to a schedule of both quantitative and qualitative nature. Certain aspects, like the attitude of the community towards the elderly, relationships of the elderly with peers, children, grandchildren and spouses were dealt with in this study. Topics like the needs or problems of the elderly, nearing death, old age homes and retirement were also covered in this project.

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农村居民对老龄化、高龄和未来前景的看法和需求

摘要:本文报道了一项由Potchefstroom基督教高等教育大学健康科学学院进行的多学科研究。这项研究是在南非西北省的某些农场进行的，被称为FLAGH研究，意思是农场劳动力、农业和一般健康研究。本文报告了2002年下半年对农场居民进行的需求评估，并特别关注老年农场居民对老龄化、高龄和未来前景的看法和需求。这项研究的目的是确定农场居民的社会心理需要和问题，以便最终设计、执行和评价一项旨在改善农场居民生活质量的方案。探索性研究是根据定量和定性的时间表，利用深度访谈进行的。某些方面，如社会对老年人的态度，老年人与同龄人，子女，孙辈和配偶的关系，在这项研究中处理。该项目还涉及老年人的需求或问题、临近死亡、养老院和退休等主题。

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期刊介绍： With over 30 years of consistent, quality articles devoted to social work practice, theory, administration, and consultation in the field of aging, the Journal of Gerontological Social Work offers you the information you need to stay abreast of the changing and controversial issues of today"s growing aging population. A valuable resource for social work administrators, practitioners, consultants, and supervisors in long-term care facilities, acute treatment and psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers, family service agencies, community and senior citizen centers, and public health and welfare agencies, JGSW provides a respected and stable forum for cutting-edge insights by experts in the field.