Perception on Aging Gracefully from the Perspective of the Elderly in Selangor, Malaysia
Abstract
Malaysia is currently an ageing population, the attention for the geriatric group should be prioritized in tandem with the philography of a loving society. This study aims to explore the perception of Ageing Gracefully from the perspective of elderly in Selangor. A qualitative method and a semi structural interview are implemented for data collection. The following Aging Gracefully construct were explored includes the perspective of i) Financial Independency, ii) Quality in Health and Healthcare Support and iii) Meaningful Social Networks. Hence, the ageing gracefully goal is achieved when these basic fundamental needs is met. Thus, the relevant bodies must ready itself with appropriate policies, allocate resources and programmes to accommodate the needs of the aging population in the future. For instance, financial managing programme for pre-retirement. For future studies involving the geriatric population, investigating the aging process of elderly individuals residing in rural areas could provide a unique perspective on their journey through aging.
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Tey, N. P., Siraj, S. B., Kamaruzzaman, S. B. B., Chin, A. V., Tan, M. P., Sinnappan, G. S., & Müller, A. M. (2016). Aging in Multi-ethnic Malaysia: Table 1. The Gerontologist, 56(4), 603–609. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv153
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Weyh, C., Krüger, K., & Strasser, B. (2020). Physical activity and diet shape the immune
system during aging. Nutrients, 12(3), 622.
Won, D., Bae, J. S., Byun, H., & Seo, K. B. (2020). Enhancing subjective well-being through
physical activity for the elderly in Korea: A meta-analysis approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17010262
Yusuf, M. M., Mohamed, S., & Ali Basah, M. Y. (2020). The impact of ageing population on Malaysian economic growth. ASM Science Journal, 13, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.32802/asmscj.2020.sm26(1.24)
Zhang, Q., & Wu, Y. (2024). Why Rural-to-Urban Migrant Workers in China Continue Working After Age 60: A Qualitative Analysis. Gerontologist, 64(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad016
Published
2024-06-01
How to Cite
KONG, Eva Ee Wah; JAAFAR, Juliana Rosmidah.
Perception on Aging Gracefully from the Perspective of the Elderly in Selangor, Malaysia.
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 2, p. 356-369, june 2024.
Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ajress/article/view/26248>. Date accessed: 13 jan. 2025.
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