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Understanding self-neglect from the older person's perspective

Kutame, Mamie Mariama
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1186597966

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2007, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Social Work.
Self-neglect among the elderly accounts for the majority of Adult Protective Service referrals. However, the subjective experiences of those identified as self-neglectful remains relatively understudied and unknown. The purpose of this study was to understand the lived-experiences of those older adults identified as self-neglectful and the meaning of those experiences. The research questions for this study were fourfold: What were the lived experiences of the older persons identified as self-neglectful? What were the salient issues in the lives of those older persons identified as self neglectful? How did these older persons experience self-neglect? What were the meanings of those experiences to the study participants? Twelve older persons identified as self-neglectful served as subjects. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, researcher observations, and field notes. A multiple case study design was applied to the study. The multiple cases served as basic data sources. Cross-case and cross-interview analysis was applied to answering the research questions. Findings from the study revealed ten major themes which are presented and discussed. There was evidence older persons do not interpret their behaviors and actions as self-neglectful. Social work and policy implications are also discussed.
Virginia Richardson (Advisor)
Social Work
self-neglect; older persons; social work

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  • Kutame, M. M. (2007). Understanding self-neglect from the older person's perspective [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1186597966

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kutame, Mamie. Understanding self-neglect from the older person's perspective. 2007. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1186597966.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kutame, Mamie. "Understanding self-neglect from the older person's perspective." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1186597966

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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