'Make the Most of the Situation'. Older Adults' Experiences during COVID-19: A Longitudinal, Qualitative Study

被引:8
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作者
Brooks, Emily [1 ]
Mohammadi, Somayyeh [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Ben Mortenson, W. [1 ,2 ,4 ]
Backman, Catherine L. [1 ]
Tsukura, Chihori [1 ]
Rash, Isabelle [1 ,5 ]
Chan, Janice [1 ]
Miller, William C. [1 ,2 ,4 ,5 ]
机构
[1] Univ British Columbia, Dept Occupat Sci & Occupat Therapy, Fac Med, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[2] GF Strong Rehabil Ctr, Rehabil Res Program, 4255 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[3] Kingston Univ, Dept Psychol, London, England
[4] Int Collaborat Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, ON, Canada
[5] Univ British Columbia, Grad Program Rehabil Sci, Fac Med, Vancouver, BC, Canada
关键词
COVID-19; transitions; well-being; social support; health;
D O I
10.1177/07334648221105062
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been associated with increased social isolation and reduced participation in older adults. This longitudinal qualitative study drew on life course theory to analyse data from a series of four sequential semi-structured interviews conducted between May 2020-February 2021 with adults aged 65+ (n = 12) to explore older adults' experiences adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic. We identified three themes: (1) Struggling 'You realize how much you lost' describes how older adults lost freedoms, social connections and activities; (2) Adapting 'whatever happens, happens, I'll do my best', revealing how older adults tried to maintain well-being, participation and connection; and (3) Appreciating 'enjoy what you have', exploring how older adults found pleasure and contentment. Engagement in meaningful activities and high-quality social interactions supported well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic for older adults. This finding highlights the need for policies and services to promote engagement during longstanding global crises.
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页码:2205 / 2213
页数:9
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