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‘The care circle consists of me.’ Loneliness and social isolation for older male spousal care-givers. A qualitative study
Ageing & Society ( IF 3.718 ) Pub Date : 2021-07-08 , DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x21000854
Anne Fee 1 , Sonja McIlfatrick 2 , Assumpta Ryan 3
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Whilst loneliness and social isolation amongst older care-givers are becoming increasingly recognised, little is known about how these concepts impact on specific sub-groups of care-givers, such as older males. In the current study, we aimed to gain a better understanding of the experiences of loneliness and social isolation amongst older spousal male care-givers. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 24 participants, caring for a spouse/partner with a long-term chronic condition. After thematic analysis of the data, three themes were identified: dwindling social interactions, loneliness in the spousal relationship, and living with loneliness and social isolation. Study findings suggest that opportunities for social interactions gradually ‘dwindled’ due to a reluctance by older male care-givers to leave their spouse/partner at home alone, to accept offers of help or respite, or to attend social events without their spouse/partner. Consequently, social isolation increased. Feelings of physical and emotional loneliness were evident, and the loss of spousal companionship (such as loss of conversation and shared interests) increased loneliness. Individualised coping strategies were adopted including focusing on moments of positivity, talking to others and using prescribed medication. Findings provide insight into the experience of loneliness and social isolation for many older male spousal care-givers. This may facilitate a better understanding of older male care-givers’ support needs in addressing loneliness and social isolation, and should help to inform the development of targeted support services for this population.



中文翻译:

“护理圈由我组成。” 老年男性配偶照顾者的孤独感和社会隔离。定性研究

虽然越来越多的人认识到老年看护者的孤独感和社会孤立感,但人们对这些概念如何影响特定的看护者亚群(例如老年男性)知之甚少。在当前的研究中,我们旨在更好地了解年长配偶男性照顾者的孤独感和社会孤立感。对 24 名参与者进行了半结构化访谈,他们照顾患有长期慢性病的配偶/伴侣。在对数据进行专题分析后,确定了三个主题:社交互动减少、配偶关系中的孤独感以及生活在孤独感和社会隔离中。研究结果表明,由于年长的男性护理人员不愿将配偶/伴侣单独留在家中,社交互动的机会逐渐“减少”,接受帮助或暂缓的提议,或在没有配偶/伴侣的情况下参加社交活动。因此,社会隔离增加了。身体和情感上的孤独感很明显,失去配偶陪伴(例如失去谈话和共同兴趣)增加了孤独感。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。或在没有配偶/伴侣的情况下参加社交活动。因此,社会隔离增加了。身体和情感上的孤独感很明显,失去配偶陪伴(例如失去谈话和共同兴趣)增加了孤独感。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。或在没有配偶/伴侣的情况下参加社交活动。因此,社会隔离增加了。身体和情感上的孤独感很明显,失去配偶陪伴(例如失去谈话和共同兴趣)增加了孤独感。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。身体和情感上的孤独感很明显,失去配偶陪伴(例如失去谈话和共同兴趣)增加了孤独感。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。身体和情感上的孤独感很明显,失去配偶陪伴(例如失去谈话和共同兴趣)增加了孤独感。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。采用了个性化的应对策略,包括关注积极的时刻、与他人交谈和使用处方药。调查结果提供了对许多年长男性配偶照顾者的孤独和社会孤立经历的洞察。这可能有助于更好地了解老年男性护理人员在解决孤独感和社会隔离方面的支持需求,并应有助于为这一人群制定有针对性的支持服务。

更新日期:2021-07-08
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