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Envelhecimento em meio rural: um estudo de caso na União das Freguesias de Ermida e Figueiredo.
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O presente trabalho tem como objetivo conhecer a perceção das pessoas mais velhas sobre o envelhecimento em meio rural através de um estudo de caso na União das Freguesias de Ermida e Figueiredo. Esta investigação propunha-se a cumprir quatro objetivos: caracterizar socio demograficamente os idosos que residem na União das Freguesias de Ermida e Figueiredo, concelho da Sertã, identificar as necessidades dos idosos que vivem em meio rural nesta união de freguesias, analisar se os recursos disponíveis vão ao encontro das expetativas e necessidades destes idosos e identificar as principais redes de apoio disponíveis para os idosos na União das Freguesias de Ermida e Figueiredo.
No estudo de caso foi utilizada uma metodologia mista de carácter qualitativo e quantitativo, com uma amostra não probabilística estratificada por sexo e grupos etários quinquenais, assegurando a representatividade da população-alvo. Os instrumentos de recolha de dados adotados foram os questionários e a entrevista semiestruturada. Foram inquiridas 102 pessoas idosas, com mais de 65 anos residentes há mais de um ano na União das Freguesias de Ermida e Figueiredo, das quais 58 são do sexo feminino e 44 são do sexo masculino e foram realizadas entrevistas a três representantes institucionais com ligação direta à comunidade local.
Os resultados revelam uma população envelhecida, com baixos níveis de escolaridade e rendimentos, marcada pelo isolamento social, dificuldades de mobilidade e acesso limitado a serviços essenciais. Com base nas necessidades identificadas foi desenvolvida uma proposta de projeto de intervenção, centrada na proximidade, mobilidade e participação social, que procura, de forma integrada, responder aos principais desafios identificados.
Abstract: This study aims to understand older adults' perceptions of aging in rural areas through a case study in the Ermida and Figueiredo Parish Union. This research aimed to fulfill four objectives: to sociodemographically characterize the elderly residing in the Ermida and Figueiredo Parish Union, in the municipality of Sertã; to identify the needs of elderly individuals living in rural areas within this parish union; to analyze whether available resources meet the expectations and needs of these individuals; and to identify the main support networks available to older adults in the Ermida and Figueiredo Parish Union. The case study employed a mixed qualitative and quantitative methodology, with a non-probability sample stratified by gender and five-year age groups, ensuring representativeness of the target population. The data collection instruments adopted were questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. A total of 102 elderly individuals over the age of 65 who had lived in the Union of Parishes of Ermida and Figueiredo for more than a year were surveyed. Of these, 58 were female and 44 were male. Interviews were conducted with three institutional representatives with direct ties to the local community. The results reveal an aging population with low levels of education and income, marked by social isolation, mobility difficulties, and limited access to essential services. Based on the identified needs, an intervention project proposal was developed, focusing on proximity, mobility, and social participation, which seeks to address the main challenges identified in an integrated manner.
Abstract: This study aims to understand older adults' perceptions of aging in rural areas through a case study in the Ermida and Figueiredo Parish Union. This research aimed to fulfill four objectives: to sociodemographically characterize the elderly residing in the Ermida and Figueiredo Parish Union, in the municipality of Sertã; to identify the needs of elderly individuals living in rural areas within this parish union; to analyze whether available resources meet the expectations and needs of these individuals; and to identify the main support networks available to older adults in the Ermida and Figueiredo Parish Union. The case study employed a mixed qualitative and quantitative methodology, with a non-probability sample stratified by gender and five-year age groups, ensuring representativeness of the target population. The data collection instruments adopted were questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. A total of 102 elderly individuals over the age of 65 who had lived in the Union of Parishes of Ermida and Figueiredo for more than a year were surveyed. Of these, 58 were female and 44 were male. Interviews were conducted with three institutional representatives with direct ties to the local community. The results reveal an aging population with low levels of education and income, marked by social isolation, mobility difficulties, and limited access to essential services. Based on the identified needs, an intervention project proposal was developed, focusing on proximity, mobility, and social participation, which seeks to address the main challenges identified in an integrated manner.
Descrição
Trabalho de Projeto apresentado à Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Gerontologia Social.
Palavras-chave
Envelhecimento Envelhecimento em meio rural Gerontologia rural Aging Aging in rural areas Rural gerontology