A participação dos adultos mais velhos na tomada de decisão em contexto institucional
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2025
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Esta dissertação analisa a participação dos adultos mais velhos na tomada de decisão no contexto de uma Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas (ERPI), visando compreender a importância percebida dessa prática e identificar estratégias institucionais que a promovam. Explora os impactos na integração, autonomia e qualidade de vida dos residentes, considerando os desafios do envelhecimento demográfico e da institucionalização, com foco no papel dos Assistentes Sociais na promoção da participação. O estudo baseou-se em entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com 20 participantes (adultos mais velhos, familiares e técnicos) em três ERPIS. A análise foi dividida em categorias como a importância da participação, fatores facilitadores e obstáculos, além de estratégias institucionais promotoras de participação. Os resultados evidenciam que a participação dos adultos mais velhos em tomadas de decisões sobre a sua vida quotidiana e a institucionalização contribui para a aceitação da nova realidade e para a promoção da autonomia. Contudo, desafios como limitações físicas, estigmas sociais e falta de recursos institucionais persistem. O papel dos Assistentes Sociais é crucial para mediar práticas participativas, respeitando as escolhas individuais. Conclui-se que uma abordagem participativa pode transformar o paradigma institucional, promovendo maior dignidade e qualidade de vida para os adultos mais velhos.
This dissertation analyzes the participation of older adults in decision-making within the context of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), aiming to understand the perceived importance of this practice and identify institutional strategies that promote it. It explores the impacts on residents’ integration, autonomy, and quality of life, considering the challenges of demographic aging and institutionalization, with a focus on the role of social workers in fostering participation. The study was grounded in semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 participants (older adults, family members, and professionals) across three ALFs. The analysis was organized into categories such as the importance of participation, facilitating factors and obstacles, as well as institutional strategies that promote participation. The findings highlight that the participation of older adults in decisions about their daily lives and institutionalization significantly contributes to the acceptance of their new reality and the promotion of autonomy. However, challenges such as physical limitations, social stigmas, and a lack of institutional resources persist. The role of social workers is crucial in mediating participatory practices and respecting individual choices. It concludes that a participatory approach can transform the institutional paradigm, fostering greater dignity and quality of life for older adults.
This dissertation analyzes the participation of older adults in decision-making within the context of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), aiming to understand the perceived importance of this practice and identify institutional strategies that promote it. It explores the impacts on residents’ integration, autonomy, and quality of life, considering the challenges of demographic aging and institutionalization, with a focus on the role of social workers in fostering participation. The study was grounded in semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 participants (older adults, family members, and professionals) across three ALFs. The analysis was organized into categories such as the importance of participation, facilitating factors and obstacles, as well as institutional strategies that promote participation. The findings highlight that the participation of older adults in decisions about their daily lives and institutionalization significantly contributes to the acceptance of their new reality and the promotion of autonomy. However, challenges such as physical limitations, social stigmas, and a lack of institutional resources persist. The role of social workers is crucial in mediating participatory practices and respecting individual choices. It concludes that a participatory approach can transform the institutional paradigm, fostering greater dignity and quality of life for older adults.
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MESTRADO EM GERONTOLOGIA SOCIAL, SERVIÇO SOCIAL, AÇÃO SOCIAL, ASSISTENTES SOCIAIS, GERONTOLOGIA SOCIAL, ENVELHECIMENTO DEMOGRÁFICO, IDOSOS INSTITUCIONALIZADOS, PROMOÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA, AUTONOMIA PESSOAL, TOMADA DE DECISÃO, SOCIAL WORK, SOCIAL ACTION, SOCIAL WORKERS, SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY, DEMOGRAPHIC AGEING, INSTITUTIONALISED ELDERLY PEOPLE, PROMOTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE, PERSONAL AUTONOMY, DECISION MAKING