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Abstract
Older people’s perspectives on their experiences of ageing and
dependency shed light on the complex nature of dignity as a personal
and social concept. In this study, participants revealed how, as they
became dependent on others for support and care, their lives felt
increasingly precarious and their sense of dignity was challenged.
Influenced by their life course experiences as well as by their
social circumstances, their response to this challenge included both
perseverance and adjustment to change. The attitudes and behaviour
of others, including those of professionals, contributed in crucially
important ways to maintaining their sense of identity and dignity.
dependency shed light on the complex nature of dignity as a personal
and social concept. In this study, participants revealed how, as they
became dependent on others for support and care, their lives felt
increasingly precarious and their sense of dignity was challenged.
Influenced by their life course experiences as well as by their
social circumstances, their response to this challenge included both
perseverance and adjustment to change. The attitudes and behaviour
of others, including those of professionals, contributed in crucially
important ways to maintaining their sense of identity and dignity.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The New Dynamics of Ageing: Volume 2 |
| Place of Publication | Bristol |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Chapter | 5 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2018 |
Keywords
- DIGNITY
- INDEPENDENCE
- Ageing
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DICE: Promoting Social Inclusion and Equality in Housing with Care and Support for older people
Willis, P. B., Vickery, A. Y., Cameron, A. M., Beach, B., Johnson, E., Smith, R. C. & Porteus, J.
14/01/19 → 31/01/22
Project: Research