Repercusiones del abandono familiar en el estado emocional de los adultos mayores del proyecto envejeciendo juntos del cantón Marcabelí, 2022

Abstract

The present research work is a research project, and it focused on the repercussions of family abandonment on the emotional state of the elderly of the Aging Together project of the Marcabelí canton, whose specific objectives were addressed to the bibliographic review, abstract information from bibliographic sources on the importance of the emotional state of the elderly, as well as field work, analyze the consequences of family abandonment on the emotional state of the elderly, and finally to the approach of a proposal, determine the repercussions of family abandonment through training on the influence of the emotional state of the elderly. Regarding the research approach, it was mixed because qualitative and quantitative methods were combined, the purpose of which is to use the strengths of both methodologies to try to minimize their weaknesses, having as methods the inductive-deductive, the first part of particular facts to later arrive at general facts, as well as developing the different variables, and the deductive, being the opposite of the previous method, that is, it contributed to making and selecting the topic. In relation to the sample, older adults between 65 and 90 years of age, members of the Aging Together project of the Marcabelí canton, were considered. The techniques used were an interview made up of a 10-question guide applied to the project technician, and a survey composed of a questionnaire of 11 structured questions addressed to the elderly of the aforementioned project. The analysis of the results in the survey shows that there is a positive verification of the participation of the elderly in the project, both they and their relatives agree on their participation. Regarding the intervention plan, specifically responding to the second specific objective, the integrating proposal was defined, which was oriented to propose the creation of a center for older adults as a contribution to the improvement of lifestyle and integral development. Therefore, the intervention plan and the corresponding activities are carried out, there was an acceptance by the social workers, parents and adults who participated in the project. Finally, it is recommended to encourage excellent practice and commitment on the part of professionals and representatives for an adequate intervention towards the elderly.