Positive and negative experiences of elderly living in old homes and living in homes
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2014
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University of Management and Technology
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The study explored positive-negative experiences of elderly men and women living in old homes and homes. It was hypothesized that elderly living in old homes will show less positive experiences. Concurrent research design of mixed method approach was used. For qualitative interviewing 11 respondents provided data. Data was analyzed using grounded theory. Core categories of family connectedness and mixed emotions emerged. For quantitative data, Scale of Positive –Negative Experience (SPANE) (Diener et al.,2010 ) was translated and validated. Cross language validity produced satisfactory results. Internal consistency and temporal stability was also checked. For testing of hypothesis data of 120 elderly living in old homes and homes was collected using convenient sampling. All respondents were above 60 years of age. Elderly living in old homes showed less affect balance as compared to those living with families. Women on the whole showed less affect balance. Demographic variables were also explored. Data from both approaches was interpreted and it was concluded that psychological outcomes of living in old homes are much more serious and better living arrangements in old homes can help improve the psychological health of elderly.
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MS Thesis, Positive Experiences, Negative Experiences