Being a man in long term care

Abstract Purpose Men tend to represent a distinct minority in long term care (LTC) facilities. Here we explore men's seldom examined experience in LTC. Design and methods As part of a major study of Bereavement in Long Term Care, we focus on 21 men who live in five LTC facilities (assisted livi...

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Published in:Journal of aging studies 2007-01, Vol.21 (1), p.43-54
Main Authors: Moss, Sidney Z, Moss, Miriam S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assisted living
Elder care
Internal Medicine
Interpersonal Relations
Long Term Care
Long term health care
Males
Masculinity
Men
Nursing homes
Social Identity
Wives
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Summary:Abstract Purpose Men tend to represent a distinct minority in long term care (LTC) facilities. Here we explore men's seldom examined experience in LTC. Design and methods As part of a major study of Bereavement in Long Term Care, we focus on 21 men who live in five LTC facilities (assisted living facilities and nursing homes). Transcribed qualitative, in-person interviews are examined using standard qualitative analytic methods. Results Through multiple rounds of coding three inter-related themes emerged as salient. (1) Men's work experience as central to their sense of identity. (2) The presence of a wife often is associated with men's sense of couplehood and of feeling protective. (3) Men often regulate their relationships with other LTC residents. Implications Discussion examines how these three themes are related to men's maintenance of a masculine role in LTC.
ISSN:0890-4065
1879-193X
DOI:10.1016/j.jaging.2006.05.001