| Abstract [eng] |
This master thesis analyses the possibilities of social activity for older people based on the subjective experiences of older people and the professionals who provide services to them. The research questions are: How do older people conceptualise their opportunities for an active social life? What do older people and their service providers see as the preconditions for promoting social activity? What are the different dimensions of the model/prerequisites for promoting social activity - relationships with relatives, volunteering, formal and work activities? The object - the social activity opportunities for older people. The aim of the study - to identify, on the basis of theoretical and empirical data, the possibilities for social activity of older people, based on an analysis of the subjective experiences of older people and the professionals who provide services to them. To achieve this goal, the following objectives were set: 1. to conceptualise the social activity of older people and to justify its structure using theoretical analysis. 2. to use semi-structured interviews and qualitative content analysis to reveal how older people conceptualise their social activity and their perceptions of the possibilities of promoting it, based on their experiences. 3. using semi-structured interviews and qualitative content analysis, to reveal how practitioners conceptualise older people's social activity and what they see as the preconditions for promoting it. 4. based on the theoretical and empirical results of the study, and by comparing the insights of older people and professionals, to identify opportunities for the promotion of older people's social activity. The survey involved 16 respondents - 8 professionals working and providing services to older people and 8 people aged over 60. The research method used was semi-structured interviews and analysis of scientific sources. Qualitative content analysis was used to process the data obtained. Key findings of the empirical study: 1. Social activity is conceptualised through the dimensions of contact with relatives, formal and informal activities, volunteering and employment. 2. Some people identify a variety of activity choices and physical opportunities to stay active, while others perceive social activity as well-being and personal development. 3. Professionals associate social activity with broadening one's worldview and preserving emotional and physical health. 4. Professionals emphasised the potential to create a positive social attitude. Individuals highlighted the possibilities of receiving targeted and comprehensive information and suggestions for activities of interest. |
