Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research

Hatice Ceyda Cantürk; Özlem Özgür; Fatma Sıla Ayan; Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük

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Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research

Authors:

Hatice Ceyda Cantürk | Özlem Özgür | Fatma Sıla Ayan | Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük

Publisher:

İstanbul Gelisim University

Main Topics:

Geriatri ve Gerontoloji

Journal:

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.640-651

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348360

pISSN:

2536-4499

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Abstract:

 Aim: This research aims to examine the processes of coping with loneliness of older individuals aged 60 and over whose spouses have passed away. Method: This study was conducted using the interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods. Within the scope of the research, in-depth interviews were held with a total of 20 participants, 10 female and 10 male participants from Isparta city center. Results: Analyzes were made using MAXQDA 24. As a result of the interviews, a total of 258 sentences were coded. A total of 4 basic areas were created while coding. These general areas are: Changes After Loss f 97, 36.60 of all statements, Daily Life Activities and Instrumental Life Activities f 59, 22.87 of all statements, Social and Professional Support f 32, 12.40 of all statements, Strategies for Coping with Loneliness f 70, 27.13 of all statements. A total of 42 special sub-domains within the general sub-domains were created. Conclusion: According to the results obtained from the research, individuals whose spouses have passed away should aim to benefit from services that will help manage this process, such as counseling and support groups, in order to cope with loneliness.

 Aim: This research aims to examine the processes of coping with loneliness of older individuals aged 60 and over whose spouses have passed away. Method: This study was conducted using the interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods. Within the scope of the research, in-depth interviews were held with a total of 20 participants, 10 female and 10 male participants from Isparta city center. Results: Analyzes were made using MAXQDA 24. As a result of the interviews, a total of 258 sentences were coded. A total of 4 basic areas were created while coding. These general areas are: Changes After Loss f 97, 36.60 of all statements, Daily Life Activities and Instrumental Life Activities f 59, 22.87 of all statements, Social and Professional Support f 32, 12.40 of all statements, Strategies for Coping with Loneliness f 70, 27.13 of all statements. A total of 42 special sub-domains within the general sub-domains were created. Conclusion: According to the results obtained from the research, individuals whose spouses have passed away should aim to benefit from services that will help manage this process, such as counseling and support groups, in order to cope with loneliness.

 Aim: This research aims to examine the processes of coping with loneliness of older individuals aged 60 and over whose spouses have passed away. Method: This study was conducted using the interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods. Within the scope of the research, in-depth interviews were held with a total of 20 participants, 10 female and 10 male participants from Isparta city center. Results: Analyzes were made using MAXQDA 24. As a result of the interviews, a total of 258 sentences were coded. A total of 4 basic areas were created while coding. These general areas are: Changes After Loss f 97, 36.60 of all statements, Daily Life Activities and Instrumental Life Activities f 59, 22.87 of all statements, Social and Professional Support f 32, 12.40 of all statements, Strategies for Coping with Loneliness f 70, 27.13 of all statements. A total of 42 special sub-domains within the general sub-domains were created. Conclusion: According to the results obtained from the research, individuals whose spouses have passed away should aim to benefit from services that will help manage this process, such as counseling and support groups, in order to cope with loneliness.

 Amaç: Bu araştırma, eşleri vefat etmiş 60 yaş ve üzeri yaşlı bireylerin yalnızlıkla başa çıkma süreçlerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yöntem: Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden mülakat tekniği ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Isparta il merkezinden 10 kadın ve 10 erkek katılımcı olmak üzere toplam 20 kişiyle derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Veri toplamak için demografik bilgiler için tam yapılandırılmış, araştırma soruları için ise yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Katılımcılardan aydınlatılmış onam formu alınmıştır. Bulgular: MAXQDA 24 ile yapılan analizler sonucunda toplam 258 cümle kodlanmıştır. Kodlama sırasında 4 temel alan belirlenmiştir: Kayıp Sonrası Yaşanan Değişimler f97, 36,60, Günlük Yaşam Aktiviteleri ve Enstrümental Yaşam Aktiviteleri f59, 22,87, Sosyal ve Profesyonel Destek f32, 12,40, ve Yalnızlıkla Başa Çıkma Stratejileri f70, 27,13. Bu genel alanlar içinde toplamda 42 özel alt alan oluşturulmuştur. Sonuç: Araştırmadan bulgularına göre, eş kaybı yaşayan bireylerin yalnızlıkla başa çıkmak için danışmanlık ve destek grupları gibi hizmetlerden faydalanmaları teşvik edilmelidir.

Article Details

Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research

Authors:

Hatice Ceyda Cantürk | Özlem Özgür | Fatma Sıla Ayan | Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük

Publisher:

İstanbul Gelisim University

Main Topics:

Geriatri ve Gerontoloji

Journal:

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.640-651

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348360

pISSN:

2536-4499

old age

spousal bereavement

loneliness

coping withYaşlılık

yalnızlık

eş kaybı

başa çıkma

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Article Details

Authors: Hatice Ceyda Cantürk | Özlem Özgür | Fatma Sıla Ayan | Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük

Publisher: İstanbul Gelisim University

Main Topics: Geriatri ve Gerontoloji

Journal: İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.640-651

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348360

pISSN: 2536-4499

Issues

Authors:

Hatice Ceyda Cantürk | Özlem Özgür | Fatma Sıla Ayan | Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük

Publisher:

İstanbul Gelisim University

Main Topics:

Geriatri ve Gerontoloji

Journal:

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Issue 26, pp.640-651

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348360

pISSN:

2536-4499