Old age couples household: structure, dynamics and values

Authors

  • Filipa D. Marques
  • Liliana Sousa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p177-198

Keywords:

Old age couples, Household, Family life cycle.

Abstract

This exploratory study examines old age couples household in terms of structure, relational dynamics and values. A questionnaire was applied to 136 old Portuguese couples of middle socio-economic class. Results suggest: i) structure composed by old couples who live mostly alone, ii) family dynamic characterized by affection, friendship and dialogue iii) values ​​based on love, dialogue and family convivial.

Author Biographies

Filipa D. Marques

Gerontóloga, Aluna do Programa Doutoral em Gerontologia e Geriatria. Secção Autónoma de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Aveiro.

Liliana Sousa

Psicóloga. Professora Auxiliar com Agregação na Universidade de Aveiro. Secção Autónoma de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Aveiro.

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Published

2012-02-02

How to Cite

Marques, F. D., & Sousa, L. (2012). Old age couples household: structure, dynamics and values. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial11), 177–198. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p177-198

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 11 - Redes Sociais e Velhice

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Papers

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