À espera do nada

A Experiência De Solidão E a Rede De Apoio Social De Idosas

“…Dália says she felt loneliness when she widowed, Amarílis, when she fell into depression, and Margarida indicated that loneliness might be present when there is loss of health. According to Py and Oliveira (2012), the occurrence of some disabling disease or even dependence may lead elderly people to a deep state of helplessness, as they reach a subjective state in which they no longer feel capable of managing and controlling tensions before threatening experiences. This aspect can be observed in Margarida's case when she mentions that loss of health may affect personal relationships, causing a distancing from other people and, with this, the possibility of loneliness appearing.…”

“…However, increased longevity is not a guarantee of good living; there should be investments in policies that promote, for this population, autonomy, participation in several social contexts, and others (Veras, 2009). Certainly, many difficulties faced by the elderly may derive from typical changes in the aging physiological process and from losses occurred during this phase (Py & Oliveira, 2012;Ramos, Andreoni, Coelho-Filho, Lima-Costa, Matos, Rebouças, & Veras, 2013).…”

“…Psychology experts consider that loneliness is an emotional reaction of dissatisfaction, triggered by a lack of or deficiency in meaningful relationships that include some type of isolation (Pinheiro & Tamayo, 1984). It is also defined as a burdensome and painful feeling that stems from a need for the presence of other people (Py & Oliveira, 2012).…”