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August 1, 1998Health Care For Women International

The Meaning of Home to Five Elderly Women

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MSMelinda M. SwensonIndiana University Health

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Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals the perceptions of home in elderly women, suggesting its importance for well-being.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand the specific meaning of 'home' for elderly women.
  • Qualitative interviews with five elderly women
  • Thematic analysis of responses
  • Exploration of personal and emotional connections to home
  • Highlighted themes of safety, belonging, and identity associated with home
  • Emphasized the role of home in promoting mental well-being
  • Identified unique aspects of home that varied among participants

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Melinda M. Swenson (1998) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10fddf2eacc880ce64769bhttps://doi.org/10.1080/073993398246160
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