@misc{10481/58291,
year = {2019},
month = {9},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/58291},
abstract = {Background: Aging and longevity are important topics nowadays. Purpose: To describe
how older adults perform the occupational adaptation process in the extreme region of Magallanes
(Chile), and to identify the factors that might contribute to successful occupational adaptation and
well-being. Method: Qualitative study, with a phenomenological interpretative approach. In-depth
interviews were carried out with 16 older adults, with high or low levels of well-being, assessed with
the Ryff Scale. An inductive content analysis according to Elo and Kyngäs was performed. Findings:
Resilience, self-esteem and interdependence with significant others are key elements that promote
well-being. Participants develop strategies to minimize the effects of environmental factors. The
occupation’s function in terms of socialization, use of time, and social participation is revealed as
a conditioning factor of occupational adaptation. Implications: Interventions with older people to
achieve a successful occupational adaptation process must take into consideration the commitment to
meaningful activities.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Adaptations},
keywords = {Psychological},
keywords = {Aging},
keywords = {Life change events},
title = {Understanding the Occupational Adaptation Process and Well-Being of Older Adults in Magallanes (Chile): A Qualitative Study},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph16193640},
author = {Palma Candia, Oskarina Carmen and Hueso Montoro, César and Martí García, Celia and Fernández-Alcántara, Manuel and Campos Calderón, Concepción P. and Montoya Juárez, Rafael},
}