Percepção da pessoa idosa acerca das relações intergeracionais

• Autor(a) principal: Leite, Jéssica Jacob de Miranda
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório do Centro Universitário Braz Cubas
• Texto Completo: https://repositorio.cruzeirodosul.edu.br/handle/123456789/2900
• topic: Pessoa idosa; Sociedade; Relações Intergeracionais; CNPQ::CIENCIAS HUMANAS::PSICOLOGIA

The last stage of life has recently become an important subject in society due to the rise in the number of elderly people in the world’s population. This indicates that the Brazilian population is aging demographically as well, resulting in significant alterations in the age structure of the country. In this scenario, it has become relevant to understand what intergenerational relations mean to the elderly. The objective of this study was to analyze how the elderly perceive intergenerational relations. For the purposes of this study, descriptive and qualitative field research was conducted. The 20 elderly people who participated were all selected through the unconventional sampling technique known as Snowball. Inclusion criteria dictated that participants be at least 60 years of age or older where those who presented mental health and communication issues were excluded. Instruments applied in the study included a sociodemographic questionnaire and a semistructured script with six structured questions and two closed ended questions concerning the subject. The study was carried out considering the ethical aspects pertinent to research involving human beings according to Resolution 466/12. For data analysis, the techniques of content analysis and descriptive statistics were applied. Results indicated that respondents understand the concept of intergenerational relations and its importance in providing learning exchanges, dialoguing and affection, which support mental and physical health. In addition, psychosocial benefits of these relations for this specific segment of the population were identified, including mental rejuvenation, knowledge acquisition and family bonding.