Dependence on place: A source of autonomy in later life for older Māori

Butcher, Elizabeth; Breheny, Mary

doi:10.1016/j.jaging.2016.02.004

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“…There were 16 papers relating to the wellbeing of the Indigenous peoples in Aotearoa (New Zealand), the Māori people [ 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 ]. Our analysis revealed five interrelated aspects of life as being centrally important to Māori wellbeing: Māoritanga (Māori identity; n = 9 papers); tikanga (Māori customs; n = 12); kotahitanga (togetherness and connection; n = 13); whakapapa (importance of genealogies; n = 15); wairuatanga (spirituality; n = 8).…”

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“…Māoritanga was cited by nine papers as having a central role in Māori wellbeing [ 64 , 66 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 74 , 75 , 77 ]. It can be translated as meaning identity, as it encompasses Māori culture, practices and beliefs [ 78 ].…”

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“…Twelve papers reported Tikanga as being important to Māori wellbeing [ 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 67 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 ]. Tikanga can be translated to mean Māori customs, practices and ways of doing things that are deeply embedded in Māori culture [ 75 , 78 ].…”

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Despite the health improvements afforded to non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the United States, the Indigenous peoples in these countries continue to endure disproportionately high rates of mortality and morbidity. Indigenous peoples’ concepts and understanding of health and wellbeing are holistic; however, due to their diverse social, political, cultural, environmental and economic contexts within and across countries, wellbeing is not experienced uniformly across all Indigenous populations. We aim to identify aspects of wellbeing important to the Indigenous people in Canada, Aotearoa and the United States. We searched CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO and PubMed databases for papers that included key Indigenous and wellbeing search terms from database inception to April 2020. Papers that included a focus on Indigenous adults residing in Canada, Aotearoa and the United States, and that included empirical qualitative data that described at least one aspect of wellbeing were eligible. Data were analysed using the stages of thematic development recommended by Thomas and Harden for thematic synthesis of qualitative research. Our search resulted in 2669 papers being screened for eligibility. Following full-text screening, 100 papers were deemed eligible for inclusion (Aotearoa (New Zealand) n = 16, Canada n = 43, United States n = 41). Themes varied across countries; however, identity, connection, balance and self-determination were common aspects of wellbeing. Having this broader understanding of wellbeing across these cultures can inform decisions made about public health actions and resources.

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“…The findings of the current study indicate that landscapes can, in turn, influence people's meaningful occupations. Older people's relationship with the land has been acknowledged by older Maori participants (Butcher and Breheny, 2016). Living closely connected with the land gave them a sense of security and autonomy in later life, contributing to maintaining their Maori identity.…”

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“…Moreover, connection to the land or geographical area may influence people's experiences of their everyday life. This was expressed by older Maori participants in a study by Butcher and Breheny (2016). They expressed a deep relationship with the land, which represented an important part of their identities.…”

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Early Hour, Golden Hour: an Exploration of Slovenian Older People’s Meaningful Occupations

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Warren

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People are occupational beings and enabling older people to engage in meaningful occupations contributes to their health and well-being. Experiences of engagement and meaning in an occupation may differ in different socio-cultural contexts. The aim of this study was to explore Slovenian older people's individual experiences of engagement in occupation, with a particular emphasis on their meaningful occupations. The study employed a phenomenological research approach. Semistructured interviews were conducted with ten Slovenian older adults, living independently in their home environment. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to approach and analyze the data. The findings highlighted that meaningful occupations and daily rituals represented an important part of the participants' identities. The meanings they attached to their occupations were informed by Slovenian socio-cultural, historical and physical context. A range of people and places were identified as significant in generating and maintaining these meanings. Participants gave particular significance to the role of productive, health-promoting and family-related occupations. The study contributes new occupational science knowledge and the findings support the case for increased recognition of the importance of meaningful occupation for older people.

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Experiences of ageing in place in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review

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This review aimed to inform a deeper understanding of the varied experiences of ageing in place for older adults in Australia and New Zealand. Ageing in place involves older adults remaining in their own home or community as they age rather than moving into residential care. Our focus was on how ageing in place relates to older adults' mental health, life satisfaction, wellbeing, and overall ability to adapt well to ageing. This paper followed PRISMA‐ScR guidelines. Of the initial 210 papers identified, 20 met inclusion criteria and were retained. Four key themes related to experiences of ageing in place and the skills and strategies utilised to age in place were extracted from these studies. Themes encompassed older adults' individual characteristics and strategies, their connections to community, their home environment, and the appropriateness of support and services. We conclude that ageing in place should not be considered a “one size fits all” approach to ageing. Policymakers, researchers, and governments should acknowledge that older adults are a diverse group. Future ageing policy should strive to accommodate all older adults regardless of their circumstances or ageing preferences and researchers should include older adults from diverse populations and circumstances. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

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Dependence on place: A source of autonomy in later life for older Māori

Cited by 30 publications

References 31 publications

Wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the United States: A Systematic Review

Wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the United States: A Systematic Review

Early Hour, Golden Hour: an Exploration of Slovenian Older People’s Meaningful Occupations

Experiences of ageing in place in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review

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