Meaning of working for older nurses and nursing assistants in Sweden: A qualitative study.
J Aging Stud
; 69: 101230, 2024 Jun.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38834253
ABSTRACT
Meaningful work is related to the motivation to continue to work in older ages and later retirement. This qualitative study addresses calls for further research on the meaning of working for older workers using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach to explore in-depth the dimensions underlying the subjective experience of meaningful work among 27 nurses and nursing assistants aged 55-75 years. The findings show that work was perceived as a primary source of (1) personal identity (2) purpose and contribution, (3) competence and accomplishment, (4) social contacts and belongingness, (5) activity, routines and purposeful use of time, and (6) economic security and freedom. These qualitative findings may be applied in interventions aiming to encourage extended working lives in key welfare occupations, which are facing significant staff shortages.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Recherche qualitative
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Infirmières et infirmiers
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Infirmiers auxiliaires
Limites:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Aging Stud
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays de publication:
Royaume-Uni