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

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

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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.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

This study has been prepared inspired by the Bachelor's Thesis of H.C.C. from the Department of Gerontology at Akdeniz University. This study has received ethical approval from the Mediterranean University Medical Scientific Research Ethics Committee with the decision number TBAEK-42, dated 25.01.2024.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Geriatri ve Gerontoloji

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

30 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ağustos 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

22 Temmuz 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Sayı: 26

Kaynak Göster

APA
Cantürk, H. C., Özgür, Ö., Ayan, F. S., & Özgün Başıbüyük, G. (2025). Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 26, 640-651. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1641318
AMA
1.Cantürk HC, Özgür Ö, Ayan FS, Özgün Başıbüyük G. Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research. IGUSABDER. 2025;(26):640-651. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1641318
Chicago
Cantürk, Hatice Ceyda, Özlem Özgür, Fatma Sıla Ayan, ve Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük. 2025. “Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, sy 26: 640-51. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1641318.
EndNote
Cantürk HC, Özgür Ö, Ayan FS, Özgün Başıbüyük G (01 Ağustos 2025) Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 26 640–651.
IEEE
[1]H. C. Cantürk, Ö. Özgür, F. S. Ayan, ve G. Özgün Başıbüyük, “Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research”, IGUSABDER, sy 26, ss. 640–651, Ağu. 2025, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1641318.
ISNAD
Cantürk, Hatice Ceyda - Özgür, Özlem - Ayan, Fatma Sıla - Özgün Başıbüyük, Gülüşan. “Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 26 (01 Ağustos 2025): 640-651. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1641318.
JAMA
1.Cantürk HC, Özgür Ö, Ayan FS, Özgün Başıbüyük G. Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research. IGUSABDER. 2025;:640–651.
MLA
Cantürk, Hatice Ceyda, vd. “Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, sy 26, Ağustos 2025, ss. 640-51, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1641318.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Ceyda Cantürk, Özlem Özgür, Fatma Sıla Ayan, Gülüşan Özgün Başıbüyük. Strategies for Coping with Loneliness of Older Individuals whose Spouses Have Passed Away: Isparta Case Qualitative Research. IGUSABDER. 01 Ağustos 2025;(26):640-51. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1641318

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