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Title:Stiske starejših odraslih ljudi z anksiozno motnjo po izgubi partnerja : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijskega programa prve bolonjske stopnje Socialna gerontologija
Authors:ID Sever, Jana (Author)
ID Lipič, Nikolaj (Mentor) More about this mentor... New window
ID Bagari, Mitja (Comentor)
Files:.pdf DIP_Sever_Jana_2024.pdf (5,71 KB)
MD5: 8744C0172A98628D822D0AC782D836C3
 
Language:Slovenian
Work type:Bachelor thesis/paper
Typology:2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
Organization:UAMEU - Alma Mater Europaea University
Abstract:Uvod: Zaradi vse večjega staranja prebivalstva je razumevanje duševnega zdravja starejših ključnega pomena, še posebej v povezavi z intenzivnimi čustvenimi izzivi, kot so žalovanje in anksioznost. Diplomsko delo raziskuje stiske starejših odraslih, ki se soočajo z anksioznimi motnjami po izgubi življenjskega partnerja. Namen raziskave je bil poglobiti razumevanje teh stisk, preučiti strategije soočanja in opredeliti ključne vire podpore. Metode: Raziskava je temeljila na kvalitativnem pristopu, pri čemer je bila uporabljena interpretativna fenomenološka analiza. Intervjuji z desetimi osebami, starejšimi od 65 let, ki so izgubile partnerja in jim je bila diagnosticirana anksiozna motnja, so potekali v mesecu juliju in avgustu 2024. Podatki so bili zbrani s polstrukturiranimi intervjuji in kodirani, da bi omogočili prepoznavanje ključnih tem, povezanih z doživljanjem anksioznosti in žalovanjem. Rezultati: Ugotovili smo, da se je pri večini sodelujočih anksioznost poslabšala po smrti partnerja, nekateri pa so se z njo soočali že prej. Najpogostejše stiske so bile osamljenost, močna žalost, tesnoba, nespečnost in telesni znaki anksioznosti. Čeprav so si mnogi pomagali z družino, terapevti in podpornimi skupinami, bi nekateri potrebovali več strokovne in organizirane pomoči. Podatki potrjujejo, da se anksioznost po izgubi partnerja pogosteje poslabša pri že prej anksioznih posameznikih. Razprava: Raziskava je pokazala, da starejši z anksioznimi motnjami potrebujejo celovito pomoč, še posebej med žalovanjem. Zanje moramo razviti posebne oblike pomoči, ki bodo vključevale tako čustveno kot družbeno podporo. Naše ugotovitve pomagajo bolje razumeti, kako sta povezana žalovanje in anksioznost, ter nakazujejo smeri za nadaljnje raziskovanje in izboljšave pri delu s starejšimi odraslimi.
Keywords:anksiozne motnje, žalovanje, izguba partnerja, starejši odrasli, duševno zdravje
Place of publishing:Maribor
Place of performance:Maribor
Publisher:J. Sever
Year of publishing:2024
Year of performance:2024
Number of pages:[6] f., 65 str.
PID:20.500.12556/ReVIS-11364 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:223623171 New window
UDC:616.89-008.441-053.88(043.2)
Publication date in ReVIS:23.01.2025
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Abstract:Introduction: Due to the growing aging population, understanding the mental health of older adults is crucial, especially in connection with intense emotional challenges such as grief and anxiety. This thesis explores the struggles of older adults dealing with anxiety disorders after the loss of a life partner. The aim of the research was to deepen the understanding of these struggles, examine coping strategies, and identify key sources of support. Methods: The research was based on a qualitative approach, utilizing interpretative phenomenological analysis. Interviews were conducted in July and August 2024 with ten individuals over the age of 65 who had lost a partner and were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and coded to identify key themes related to experiences of anxiety and grief. Results: The findings revealed that anxiety worsened for most participants after the death of their partner, while some had already been dealing with it before. The most commonly reported struggles were loneliness, profound sadness, anxiety, insomnia and physical symptoms of anxiety. Although many relied on support from family, therapists, and support groups, some expressed the need for more professional and structured assistance. The data confirm that anxiety often intensifies after the loss of a partner, especially among those who were already experiencing anxiety beforehand. Discussion: The study showed that older adults with anxiety disorders require comprehensive support, particularly during the grieving process. Tailored forms of assistance should be developed for this population, encompassing both emotional and social support. Our findings provide a better understanding of the connection between grief and anxiety and suggest directions for further research and improvements in working with older adults.
Keywords:anxiety disorders, grieving, partner loss, older adults, mental health


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