Quality of life in the elderly and the existence of grandchildren: a comparative study in the Lisbon district

Authors

  • Inês Ferreira Gerontologia Social Aplicada, pela Universidade Católica Braga.
  • Eduardo Duque Sociologia, Universidade Católica de Braga e membro de CECS Universidade do Minho.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2017v20i1p171-185

Keywords:

Quality of life, Grandparents, Grandchildren.

Abstract

“Be grandparent” It is a remarkable event, even though it is less common in these days. The grandchildren are a source of stimulation to the seniors, contributing against the aging and providing them a better quality of life. The results show that social relations are important for the elderly can enjoy quality of life, but will the grandchildren make the difference when we refer to life quality of the grandparents?

Keywords: Quality of life; Grandparents; Grandchildren.

Author Biographies

Inês Ferreira, Gerontologia Social Aplicada, pela Universidade Católica Braga.

Inês Ferreira– Mestrado em Gerontologia Social Aplicada pela Universidade Católica Braga. Animadora Sociocultural, Associação Onda Promissora.

E-mail: ines.diogoleite@gmail.com

 

 

Eduardo Duque, Sociologia, Universidade Católica de Braga e membro de CECS Universidade do Minho.

Eduardo Duque – PHD em Sociología. Professor de Sociologia, Universidade Católica de Braga e membro de CECS Universidade do Minho.

E-mail: eduardoduque@braga.ucp.pt

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Published

2017-03-30

How to Cite

Ferreira, I., & Duque, E. (2017). Quality of life in the elderly and the existence of grandchildren: a comparative study in the Lisbon district. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 20(1), 171–185. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2017v20i1p171-185

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Papers

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