What is it about?
This exploratory study sought to measure current self-reported experiences of older Saudi adults.
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Why is it important?
Several key themes emerged from the interviews. The majority of respondents in this preliminary study acknowledge a preference for family care. Formal programs in Saudi Arabia are attended with relative infrequency while older adults recognize family support as the preferred method of support. Older Saudi interviewees hold a positive view of aging, but physical functioning, varying financial resources, and other daily obligations are a concern for those in this study.
Perspectives
Data suggest as the Saudi population ages, more research is needed on the aging experience with particiular emphasis on issues relevant to older adults . Future research must work to clarify the aging experience as cultural context changes.
Dr. Nancy J. Karlin
University of Northern Colorado
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This page is a summary of: Aging in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study of Contemporary Older Persons Views About Daily Life, Health, and the Experience of Aging, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, January 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/2333721415623911.
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