Apoyo social percibido y satisfacción con la vida en adultos mayores en fundaciones de Cúcuta
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2025
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Garay Rosales, Gustavo Andrey
Perez Rivera, Julyana Mayrelis
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Ediciones Universidad Simón Bolívar
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
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El estudio Apoyo social percibido y satisfacción con la vida en adultos mayores en fundaciones de Cúcuta, tuvo como propósito analizar la percepción del apoyo social y el nivel de satisfacción con la vida en adultos mayores institucionalizados. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cualitativo, paradigma interpretativo y diseño fenomenológico, con la participación de 15 adultos mayores pertenecientes a tres fundaciones ubicadas en San José de Cúcuta. Se aplicaron entrevistas semiestructuradas, la técnica de colcha de retazos y diarios de campo, instrumentos que permitieron explorar las experiencias, significados y valoraciones personales en torno al apoyo social y la satisfacción vital.
Los resultados evidenciaron que los adultos mayores asocian el apoyo social con la familia, la compañía, la ayuda, la fe y el sentido de pertenencia, mientras que la satisfacción con la vida se relaciona principalmente con la paz interior, la salud, la gratitud y la espiritualidad. Asimismo, se observó que las fundaciones que fomentan actividades recreativas, participación social y acompañamiento emocional constante promueven un mayor nivel de bienestar subjetivo y equilibrio emocional.
En conclusión, se identificó una relación positiva y significativa entre el apoyo social percibido y la satisfacción con la vida, destacando que sentirse escuchados, valorados, útiles y acompañados favorece un envejecimiento digno, saludable y emocionalmente pleno. Estos hallazgos resaltan la importancia de fortalecer las redes de apoyo y las dinámicas relacionales dentro de las instituciones geriátricas, promoviendo la calidad de vida y el bienestar integral de los adultos mayores en contextos de cuidado institucional.
The study Perceived Social Support and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults in Foundations of Cúcuta, aimed to analyze the perception of social support and the level of life satisfaction among institutionalized older adults. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, an interpretive paradigm, and a phenomenological design, with the participation of 15 older adults from three foundations located in San José de Cúcuta, Colombia. Semi-structured interviews, the patchwork quilt technique, and field diaries were applied to explore the experiences, meanings, and personal assessments associated with social support and life satisfaction. The results revealed that older adults associate social support with family, companionship, help, faith, and a sense of belonging, while life satisfaction is mainly linked to inner peace, health, gratitude, and spirituality. Moreover, it was observed that foundations that promote recreational activities, social participation, and continuous emotional support foster higher levels of subjective well-being and emotional balance. In conclusion, a positive and significant relationship was identified between perceived social support and life satisfaction, emphasizing that feeling heard, valued, useful, and accompanied contributes to a dignified, healthy, and emotionally fulfilling aging process. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening social support networks and relational dynamics within geriatric institutions, promoting both quality of life and comprehensive well-being for older adults in institutional care settings.
The study Perceived Social Support and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults in Foundations of Cúcuta, aimed to analyze the perception of social support and the level of life satisfaction among institutionalized older adults. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, an interpretive paradigm, and a phenomenological design, with the participation of 15 older adults from three foundations located in San José de Cúcuta, Colombia. Semi-structured interviews, the patchwork quilt technique, and field diaries were applied to explore the experiences, meanings, and personal assessments associated with social support and life satisfaction. The results revealed that older adults associate social support with family, companionship, help, faith, and a sense of belonging, while life satisfaction is mainly linked to inner peace, health, gratitude, and spirituality. Moreover, it was observed that foundations that promote recreational activities, social participation, and continuous emotional support foster higher levels of subjective well-being and emotional balance. In conclusion, a positive and significant relationship was identified between perceived social support and life satisfaction, emphasizing that feeling heard, valued, useful, and accompanied contributes to a dignified, healthy, and emotionally fulfilling aging process. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening social support networks and relational dynamics within geriatric institutions, promoting both quality of life and comprehensive well-being for older adults in institutional care settings.
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Apoyo social percibido, Satisfacción con la vida, Adultos mayores, Bienestar subjetivo, Fundaciones de San José de Cúcuta
