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| Understanding adversity and resilience at older ages | | Author(s) | Zoe Hildon, Glenn Smith, Gopalakrishnan Netuveli |
| Journal title | Sociology of Health & Illness, vol 30, no 5, July 2008 |
| Pages | pp 726-740 |
| Source | http://www.blackwellpublishing.com |
| Keywords | Adjustment ; Quality of life ; Over 70s ; Qualitative Studies ; Quantitative studies. |
| Annotation | The relationship between adversity and resilience is examined in this mixed methods study. It examines the dynamics of protection in a sub-sample of 139 participants from the Boyd Orr cohort aged 70-80 years. A questionnaire and activity diaries were used to gather a range of quantitative data; also interviews using lifegrids to explore past and present experiences of adversity. Sampling of 32 individuals was based on resilience and vulnerable outcomes (16 cases respectively), measured quantitatively as good or poor quality of life (CASP-19) in the presence of one or more adversities such as ill health or stress. The analysis explored adversity and protection in relationships, retirement and health. Participants with resilient outcomes drew upon social and individual resources in the face of adversity, in particular resources that stabilised life change by proving continuity. These included constructing narratives that reinterpreted past adversity in light of recent ones; maintaining social roles and activities that had previously brought pleasure or sense of mastery; relying on tried and tested coping strategies; and support from close ongoing relationships. Participants with vulnerable outcomes, however, described more severe adversities, suggesting that resilience is also dependent on the degree and impact of this experience. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-080728203 A |
| Classmark | DR: F:59: BBK: 3DP: 3DQ |
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