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_bAn1 2019
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_aAnarna, Jashley Micaelle V.
_eauthor
245 1 0 _aHappiness is a choice: the lived experiences of old-aged individuals in selected municipalities in Cavite /
_cby Jashley Micaelle V. Anarna and Anne Margaret O. Callado.
260 _aIndang, Cavite :
_bCavite State University- Main Campus,
_c2019.
300 _axi, 53 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c28 cm.
336 _2rdacontent
_atext
337 _2rdamedia
_aunmediated
338 _2rdacarrier
_avolume
500 _aThesis (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) Cavite State University.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references.
508 _aCollege of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
520 3 _aANARNA, JASHLEY MICAELLE V. AND CALLADO, ANNE MARGARET 0., "Happiness is a Choice: The Lived Experiences of Old-Aged Individuals in Selected Municipalities in Cavite" Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, Cavite State University, Indang Cavite, June 2019, Adviser: Ms. Mary Jane A. Amparo This study determined the lived experiences of old-aged individuals in selected municipalities in Cavite, their perceptionson life, and their perceptionson ageing. This study used an Interpretative Phenomenological Approach (IPA) on this qualitative research through purposive sampling. It also used a validated interview guide with 17 questions about the participant's lived experiences. This was conducted from December 2018 to January 2019. There were 8 participants with ages 65 — 79. They gave their consent to use the recorder during the interview. It was revealed that the participants experienced various conflicts, like unfulfilled personal dreams, but that did not stop them from being happy and thankful for what they have and what they have achieved. They were satisfied in being able to fulfill their obligations as a parent and in conquering life challenges. They were able to feel contentment in life because of living simply and enjoying what they have achieved. In analyzing the data, the researchers formed two superordinate themes which are positive Attitudes towards Ageing and Lifestyle with four subthemes including conquered life challenges, valuing family relationship, constantly participating in community — related activities and Keeping good health in the lived experiences of oldaged individuals. In perception on ageing, the researchers formed two superordinate themes which are positive views in ageing Improving quality of life with five subthemes including contentment, parental accomplishment through children's achievement, maintaining a simple life, wishing for longer life and seeking stability in family context. Finally, it was concluded that being active in life would give the old-aged individuals more satisfaction rather than seeing themselves getting weaker and older as time passes by.
541 _cSubmitted to the University Library
_dJuly 08, 2019
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_aOlder people
_xSocial conditions
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_aOlder people
_xPsychology
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_aAging
_xSocial aspects
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_aBachelor of Science in Psychology
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_aCallado, Anne Margaret O.
_eauthor
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_aAmparo, Mary Jane A.
_eadviser
856 _uhttp://library.cvsu.edu.ph/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=50a2f5562cc84dc924118d17aa0ddae5
_yClick here to view abstract and table of contents
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