Promoting the Lived Experience of Older Adults Using Applied Qualitative Methods: Lessons Learned
2024

Promoting the Lived Experience of Older Adults Using Applied Qualitative Methods

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Author Information

Author(s): Neller Sarah, Canham, Mahmood, Grittner, Walsh, Ketcher

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Conclusion

The symposium highlights the importance of incorporating the lived experiences of older adults into research processes.

Supporting Evidence

  • The symposium includes five papers focused on older adults' perspectives.
  • Neller et al. present a six-step process for qualitative research.
  • Canham et al. report on community-based initiatives to reduce stigma.
  • Mahmood et al. discuss digital storytelling for advocacy.
  • Grittner and Walsh explore supportive housing design for older adults.
  • Ketcher et al. describe a qualitative analytic framework for community engagement.

Takeaway

This study shows that listening to older adults can help researchers understand their needs better and improve their lives.

Methodology

The symposium presents various qualitative research methods and frameworks used to engage older adults.

Participant Demographics

Older adults, including those experiencing homelessness.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0947

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