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O Isolamento e a solidão na velhice é o tema do presente trabalho, que se desenvolve
em quatro momentos principais. No 1º momento teoriza-se o tema, a partir de várias
pesquisas bibliográficas e pontos de vista académicos, que serviram de suporte ao
estudo sobre o envelhecimento, isolamento e solidão. No 2º momento, é tratada a
problemática e o objeto de estudo. O 3º momento é dedicado à metodologia, à
amostra e aos instrumentos que foram utilizados na recolha de dados. No 4º
momento, faz-se a análise, interpretação dos resultados e conclusão.
Este estudo foi realizado no Centro Histórico de Lisboa a partir de uma amostra,
constituída por 46 idosos, de ambos os sexos, com idades de 65 e mais anos, a quem
foi dirigido um inquérito por questionário focalizado em várias variáveis, orientadas
para as áreas Sociodemográfica, Social e Familiar, Atividades Ocupacionais e Condições
Sociais e Saúde.
O objetivo deste estudo foi, identificar as principais condições de isolamento que
levam à solidão das pessoas de maior idade no centro urbano.
Identificámos as seguintes condições: idade avançada da grande maioria; estado civil;
o viver só; relações com a família, dificuldades económicas, questões de saúde e a
reduzida mobilidade
The isolation and loneliness in old age, is the subject of the present work that is developed in four key moments. In the 1st moment it is theorized the subject, from several bibliographical research and academic points of view, that supported the study of aging, isolation and loneliness. In the 2nd moment, it is analyzed the issue and the object of study. The 3rd moment is devoted to the methodology, to the sample and the instruments that were used in data collection. Finally, in the 4th moment, it is made the analysis, interpretation of the results and conclusion. This study was conducted in Lisbon Historical Center, from a sample consisting of 46 elderly, of both sexes, aged 65 and over, to whom was driven a survey by questionnaire focused on several variables, oriented for the Sociodemographic, Social and Familiar Areas, Occupational Activities and Social and Health Conditions. The aim of this study was to identify the main conditions of isolation that leads to loneliness of older people in the urban center. We have identified the following conditions: advanced age of the majority; marital status; living alone; relationships with family; the economic difficulties, health issues and the reduced mobility
The isolation and loneliness in old age, is the subject of the present work that is developed in four key moments. In the 1st moment it is theorized the subject, from several bibliographical research and academic points of view, that supported the study of aging, isolation and loneliness. In the 2nd moment, it is analyzed the issue and the object of study. The 3rd moment is devoted to the methodology, to the sample and the instruments that were used in data collection. Finally, in the 4th moment, it is made the analysis, interpretation of the results and conclusion. This study was conducted in Lisbon Historical Center, from a sample consisting of 46 elderly, of both sexes, aged 65 and over, to whom was driven a survey by questionnaire focused on several variables, oriented for the Sociodemographic, Social and Familiar Areas, Occupational Activities and Social and Health Conditions. The aim of this study was to identify the main conditions of isolation that leads to loneliness of older people in the urban center. We have identified the following conditions: advanced age of the majority; marital status; living alone; relationships with family; the economic difficulties, health issues and the reduced mobility
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Dissertação de Mestrafo em Gerontologia Social
Keywords
Solidão Isolamento Envelhecimento Demografia Gerontologia Rede social Loneliness Isolation Aging Demographics Gerontology Social network
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Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas