Active aging and social support among men participating in a Living Center for the elderly

Authors

  • Lilian Maria Borges Gonzalez Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ).
  • Eliane Maria Fleury Seidl Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Brasília (DF).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i4p119-139

Keywords:

Elderly, Men, Active Aging.

Abstract

The study raised the profiles of thirteen male members of a Living Center for Seniors in order to verify their personal strategies and social resources for an active old age. Through interviews, the elderly revealed engagement in physical, instrumental and intellectual activities, but low participation in cultural and recreational programs. There was evidence of family support and few barriers to health care. We conclude that elderly men can be good caretakers of their own health.

 

Author Biographies

Lilian Maria Borges Gonzalez, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ).

Graduada em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPa). Doutora em Psicologia pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Processos de Desenvolvimento Humano e Saúde da Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Professor Adjunto da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ).

 

Eliane Maria Fleury Seidl, Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Brasília (DF).

Professora assistente do Instituto de Psicologia da Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Brasília (DF).

 

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Published

2014-12-30

How to Cite

Gonzalez, L. M. B., & Seidl, E. M. F. (2014). Active aging and social support among men participating in a Living Center for the elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 17(4), 119–139. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i4p119-139

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (2014)

Section

Papers

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