Value of social activities and prerequisites for continued participation of rural older adults: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore the value of social activities and the prerequisites for continuous participation among rural older adults based on their experiences.

Design

Qualitative, descriptive design.

Methods

Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 older adults from voluntary community salons in a rural area in Japan. Participants were selected through purposeful sampling. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist were used.

Results

Four values of social activities were identified: "Mutual benefit connectedness," "Preventing and coping with aging," "Making life brilliant 'now'," and "Building a safety net." Three prerequisites for activities were identified: "

SUBMITTER: Onishi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10077408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature