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Submission Number: 179
Submission ID: 281
Submission UUID: 1ea7981c-3a1e-4c53-844b-b19d21a57954
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 09:54
Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 10:59
Changed: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 15:41
Remote IP address: 105.1.73.136
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Mpepho |
| Firstname | Pumeza |
| [email protected] | |
| Mobile | 0799397368 |
| Institution | Department of Social Development, Gamalakhe Service Office |
| Biosketch | Pumeza Mpepho is a social worker at the Department Of Social Development, Gamalakhe Service Office .She has 10 years working experience as a generic social worker in the Department.She is particularly interested in working with children,adolescents and older persons.To ensure she improves sustainable and quality services to the above mentioned groups; in year 2020 and 2021 ,she furthered her studies and obtained Honours degree in Psychological Counselling and Honours Degree in Social nd Behavioral Change Studies with Specialization in HIV/AIDS. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Exploring the Meaning and and Life Satisfaction of 60 to 90 year-old Retired Individuals in Gamalakhe Township, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality:South Coast Of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Theme Selection | THEME 3: Strategies toward the normative development of society |
| Subtheme THREE Selection | SUB 3.3 Guiding families through life stage transitions and adversity |
| Select your Presentation Type | Poster Presentation |
| Abstract | The research study was a qualitative study from empirical research evidence.The aim of the study was to explore the meaning and life satisfaction of 60 to 90 year-old retired individuals.To understand the lived experiences of participants as unique individuals. The retired individuals face a multitude of social ,economic and psychological challenges.They fall victims of rejection,isolation and social scorn.These experiences often lead to enxiety,depression,and suicidal ideations. Data collection was conducted through in-depth qualitative research interviews.The study was conducted during Covid-19 pandemic,therefore interviews were telephonically. The participants were selected purposefully.Thematic analysis of the transcripts revealed seven themes. Evidence shows that meaning and life satisfaction can be maintained during retirement age.The recommendations include that (i)Government should strengthen Laws and Policies which protects the elderly from abuse and neglect.(ii)The society should unlearn hamful myths and dangerous stigma associated with old age. |
| Title | Ms |
| Firstname | Nondumiso |
| Lastname | Hadebe |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Issie |
| Lastname | Jacobs |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
