RT Article
T1 Caregiving and care-receiving in transition to older adulthood: Integrating an attachment theory perspective
JF Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
VO 28
IS 3
SP 200
OP 218
A1 Lee, Ji-yeon
A1 Montelongo, Rosa
LA English
PB Routledge
YR 2016
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1583859128
AB Older adults' relationships with important others in transition to older adulthood was explored from attachment theory's perspective. The results (N = 14) illustrated how older adults seek proximity to their attachment figure and how they provide and receive care from their attachment figure (e.g., partner). For example, older adults reported the importance of feeling needed or being a caregiver as an important factor in their relationships with an attachment figure, especially with their children. The results also showed the role of contextual factors (e.g., living condition) in older adults' connections with others. Some older adults reported God as their primary attachment figure and elaborated how they maintain proximity and how secure attachment with God functions positively in their adjustment to older adulthood. The illustrated relationship maintenance strategies and difficulties of older adults would help mental health counselors to work effectively with them in enhancing their adjustment to older adulthood.
K1 Attachment
K1 God
K1 care-receiving
K1 Caregiving
K1 Older Adults
DO 10.1080/15528030.2015.1092487