Kırsal Alanda Yaşlanan Yetişkinlerde Bocce Oyunu Aracılığıyla Aktif ve Başarılı Yaşlanmanın Desteklenmesi: Nitel Bir Çalışma
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: With the aging phenomenon of the population, the concepts of active and successful aging have gained importance. A risk to active and successful aging is the existence of infrastructural disadvantages such as limited access to health, education, transport, and social services in rural areas. Within the scope of this research, a bocce game event was organized with the participation of individuals aged between 50 and 60 years in the Haymana district, located in the rural area of Ankara. The data of this study consists of qualitative interviews conducted after the bocce game event, aimed at supporting active and successful aging among aging adults. A phenomenological approach was adopted for this study. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 participants using a semi-structured questionnaire. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo 10.0 software. The qualitative findings were divided into four main themes: thoughts on playing bocce, perceptions of active and successful aging, support for active and successful aging through bocce, and expectations of organizations. The results of this study highlight the need to provide services that support active and successful aging for aging adults in rural areas. The findings indicate that bocce, which promotes physical activity and can be enjoyed irrespective of age or gender, serves as a crucial strategy for active and successful aging. In addition, local authorities play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and social engagement in rural areas.
Language: Turkish
Subfield: Life-span and Life-course Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401889790