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| The meaning of the future for the oldest old | | Author(s) | Margareta Nilsson, Anneli Sarvimäki, Sirkka-Liisa Ekman |
| Journal title | International Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 56, no 4, 2003 |
| Pages | pp 345-364 |
| Source | http://baywood.com |
| Keywords | Longevity ; Ageing process ; Time conditions ; Interpretation. |
| Annotation | Life story interviews were conducted with 15 people (9 women and 6 men aged 85-96), the aim being to highlight the oldest-old people's view for their future from a perspective of philosophy of life. A phenomenological hermeneutic method was used for the analysis, and the interpretation was guided by the conceptual framework of philosophy of life as designated by Jeffner (1988). The following themes emerged: future seen as everyday life; future-oriented values; and thoughts about life and death. The oldest old were found to view their future in ways that ranged from a tangible positive approach via wait-and-see policy to a negative approach. Their perception of their future implied two different time perspectives: their immediate future, and a more long-term perspective of the future. Furthermore, the future was experienced on three different levels: the individual level, the intergenerational level, and the metaphysical level. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-040319207 A |
| Classmark | BGA: BG: 4E: 4CC |
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