城市空巢老人心理压力源的质性研究

A qualitative research on psychological stressors of urban empty nesters

目的了解城市空巢老人主要的心理压力源。方法深入访谈9例城市空巢老人,运用质性研究的现象学研究方法进行分析,了解其主要心理压力状况。结果城市空巢老人心理压力体验提炼为3大主题:身体状况、情感状态、养老方式。结论社会、家庭及个体应结合城市空巢老人所感受到的心理压力情况,做好相应的保障、情感及心理支持系统,以帮助其以积极的心态渡过老年时期。

Objectives To explore the psychological stressors of urban empty nesters. Methods Using phenomenological method of qualitative study, there were 9 urban empty nesters enrolled in the study and their mental stress was investigated by deep interview. Results Three main psychological stressors of urban empty nesters emerged: physical condition, mental state and nursing mode. Conclusions Society, families and individuals should focus on characteristics of the psychological pressures of urban empty nesters to do a support system with the corresponding security, emotional and psychological support system, which could help them with a positive attitude through old age.