<b>Social representation of health and ilness in oldness</b> - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2235
Abstract
This study aimed to identify some characteristics of an elderly group who lives in a Southern Brazilian city, and also to understand their social representations concerning health and illness in oldness. Social Representation theory was used as theoretical reference, and the strategy to collect data included a structured interview, as well as Drawing-History Technique with Theme. The results were analyzed using the Thematic Analysis. In conclusion, the analyzed group is concerned with health and illness. They have a special way of thinking, feeling and acting upon health and illness phenomena coinciding with the group characteristics and the context in which they are inserted.Downloads
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2008-04-17
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Andrade, O. G. de. (2008). <b>Social representation of health and ilness in oldness</b> - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2235. Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences, 25(2), 207-213. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i2.2235
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