"Maintaining connections but wanting more": the continuity of familial relationships among assisted-living residents |
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Authors: | Tompkins Catherine J Ihara Emily S Cusick Alison Park Nan Sook |
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Institution: | Department of Social Work, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA. ctompkin@gmu.edu |
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Abstract: | Social support is a key component of well-being for older adults, particularly for those who have moved from independent living to assisted living involving a transformation of roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Twenty-nine assisted-living facility residents were interviewed to understand the perceived continuity of relationships with family and friends. An inductive approach to thematic analysis revealed 1 main theme and 3 subthemes. The main theme that emerged was: maintaining connections but wanting more. Residents appreciated maintaining connections with family and friends, but often expressed feelings of discontentment with the continuity of former relationships. The subthemes included: appreciating family and friends, waiting for more, and losing control. Implications for research and practice are discussed. |
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