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Nonagenarians: a qualitative exploration of individual differences in wellbeing
Author(s)Pernilla K Hillerås, Penelope Pollitt, Jo Medway
Journal titleAgeing and Society, vol 20, pt 6, November 2000
Pagespp 673-698
KeywordsNonagenarians ; Well being ; Qualitative Studies ; Sweden.
AnnotationThis paper focuses on the subjective experience of extreme old age for 12 people scoring high and low respectively, on wellbeing measures. The purpose was to illustrate and expand upon the quantitatively derived findings from the Kungsholmen, Stockholm over nineties wellbeing study, using a qualitative approach inspired by grounded theory. The results suggest that outlook on life, social and emotional ties, engagement with the outside world and physical capability are important contributors to subjectively experienced well-being in this age group. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010319202 A
ClassmarkBBR: D:F:5HH: 3DP: 76P

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