期刊名称：Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
印刷版ISSN：1735-4315
电子版ISSN：2228-7515
出版年度：2009
卷号：14
期号：4
页码：447-453
语种：English
出版社：Tehran University of Medical Sciences
其他摘要：Abstract Objectives : With regard to the increase in the elderly population in Iran and across the globe and their risk of suffering from chronic disease, this study was carried out with the aim of evaluating the view point of the Iranian elders about the concept of power. Method : In this qualitative study which was carried out using a content analysis method, 26 participants were selected using goal based sampling, and were examined over a 12 month period. Data were collected through interviews. Results : The main categories that emerged from this qualitative study, included: independence being aware of personal changes coping perceived self ability role playing and mastery/owning. Conclusion : Understanding the viewpoint of the elderly regarding the structure of power, provides a firm basis for nursing care. In this study, perceived satisfaction and being in control which leads to an enhancement in the quality of life, forms the basis of power structure. The findings of this study can be used to design a model for empowering Iranian elderly.
