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Submission Number: 188
Submission ID: 294
Submission UUID: 4ce5e2b7-da85-4191-b801-2cd2457bcb78
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 14:32
Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 14:38
Changed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 14:38
Remote IP address: 197.245.175.148
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Human |
| Firstname | Melanie |
| [email protected] | |
| Mobile | 0839482767 |
| Institution | Stellenbosch University |
| Biosketch | Melanie Human is a PhD student at the Department of Social Work at Stellenbosch University. She has published several journal articles and is also a fourth- year supervisor. Her research interest is in the Gerontology field. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | Yes |
| Title | Dr. |
| Lastname | Slabbert |
| Firstname | Ilze |
| [email protected] | |
| Mobile | +27823626722 |
| Institution | Stellenbosch University |
| Biosketch | Ilze Slabbert is a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Stellenbosch; included in her teaching are topics such as substance use, casework and health care. She also supervises post-graduate students. She was previously employed as a senior social worker. Dr Slabbert focuses in her research on domestic violence, substance use, reflective learning and health issues. She has published articles on these topics in scholarly journals and has also presented several papers at professional conferences. |
| Is there a Third Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Emotional poverty of older persons in residential facilities |
| Theme Selection | THEME 1: Promoting stakeholder partnerships that protect, support and enhance resilience during adverse events and trauma |
| Subtheme ONE Selection | SUB 1.2 The protection of physical and psychological health and wellbeing of children, people with disabilities, and older people through fostering safe, sustainable, and inclusive living spaces |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Statistics indicate that the number of persons over 60 outnumber children younger than 5 years. It is estimated that in 2050, 80% of older persons will live in developing countries where resources to ensure their wellbeing are limited. A significant number of older persons in residential facilities are prone to emotional poverty, thus feeling isolated and depressed that is detrimental to their wellbeing. It is especially the experiences of losses such as decline in health, death of loved ones and limited freedom that contribute to emotional poverty. It is against this background that this qualitative study was conducted with the aim to explore the experiences of older persons in residential facilities as well as social workers rendering services to older persons regarding emotional poverty. Twenty older persons and ten social workers in the Western Cape took part in this study and were interviewed following a semi structured interview guide. Ethical clearance (SU23761) was obtained for this study. The findings of this study indicate the vital role social workers play in the Gerontology field as part of the multidisciplinary team to reduce the emotional poverty of older persons. More social work research is needed to improve the wellbeing of older persons. |
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| Status | Pending Review |
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