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INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK

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INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK

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This study aims to examine the perceptions and expectations of elderly individuals living at home regarding nursing homes. The increasing elderly population in Turkey highlights the importance of elderly care services and necessitates an understanding of the social, economic, and cultural factors shaping perceptions of nursing homes. While elderly individuals were traditionally cared for within the family structure, modernization has brought nursing homes forward as an alternative care model. Therefore, exploring the perceptions and experiences of elderly individuals living at home regarding nursing homes has gained significance. The study adopts a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods, and conducts in-depth interviews with 16 elderly individuals selected through criterion sampling. Participants are individuals aged 65 and over, living at home, and with no prior experience in nursing homes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. Findings indicate that the majority of elderly individuals perceive nursing homes as a last resort, prioritize family care, and consider nursing homes inconsistent with cultural values. However, some participants viewed nursing homes as an option providing professional care and independent living. Participants emphasized that biases against nursing homes are reinforced by media and societal perceptions, that state-supported care services are insufficient, and that home care models should be further promoted. Additionally, recommendations were made to organize activities that enhance social interaction in nursing homes and to develop alternative models that promote a more active lifestyle for the elderly. Accordingly, it is necessary to change the negative perceptions of nursing homes, diversify elderly care policies, and improve the quality of nursing home services. The study’s findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in developing elderly care services.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

13 Mart 2025

Kabul Tarihi

1 Mayıs 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Özkan, A. O., Çünüş, B., Selçuk, B., & Abacı, C. (2025). INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, 8(1), 43-62. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1657373
AMA
1.Özkan AO, Çünüş B, Selçuk B, Abacı C. INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work. 2025;8(1):43-62. doi:10.54467/trjasw.1657373
Chicago
Özkan, Aydın Olcay, Betül Çünüş, Betül Selçuk, ve Ceyda Abacı. 2025. “INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8 (1): 43-62. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1657373.
EndNote
Özkan AO, Çünüş B, Selçuk B, Abacı C (01 Haziran 2025) INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8 1 43–62.
IEEE
[1]A. O. Özkan, B. Çünüş, B. Selçuk, ve C. Abacı, “INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK”, Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, c. 8, sy 1, ss. 43–62, Haz. 2025, doi: 10.54467/trjasw.1657373.
ISNAD
Özkan, Aydın Olcay - Çünüş, Betül - Selçuk, Betül - Abacı, Ceyda. “INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8/1 (01 Haziran 2025): 43-62. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1657373.
JAMA
1.Özkan AO, Çünüş B, Selçuk B, Abacı C. INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work. 2025;8:43–62.
MLA
Özkan, Aydın Olcay, vd. “INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, c. 8, sy 1, Haziran 2025, ss. 43-62, doi:10.54467/trjasw.1657373.
Vancouver
1.Aydın Olcay Özkan, Betül Çünüş, Betül Selçuk, Ceyda Abacı. INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME REGARDING NURSING HOMES: THE CASE OF ZONGULDAK. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work. 01 Haziran 2025;8(1):43-62. doi:10.54467/trjasw.1657373