Perception of groups of adults over 65 years of age on interventions aimed at lifelong learning: exploratory study
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Framework: The participation in the context of lifetime learning presents has benefits for the well-being of an individual while aging. These benefits result in the interaction between people, the cognitive stimulus that results of the new information and the social bonds created.
Objectives: To explore the perception of adults over 65 years old about lifelong learning in three contexts (Mental Gym, Senior University and Retirement Home) to understand: a) the meaning that it has for them to learn in this stage of their lives; b) In what way the participation in these activities contributes in their physical, mental and social well-being.
Methodology: Through a cross-sectional qualitative exploratory study, three focus groups were organized, involving a total of 29 participants to collect perceptions about learning. In order to analyse characteristics and additional perceptions, an observation study and a social-demographic questionnaire was done. The reports were grouped into the categories of physical, psychological and social well-being.
Results: This study highlights the wellness benefits felt in each of the groups. The perception of well-being in the Mental Gym and Senior University groups involves physical, psychological and social dimensions. The perception of well-being in the Retirement Home Group is only described in the psychological and social dimensions. The social dimension is described in terms of the quality of the professionals' relationship with the participants.
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