Research Article
The meaning of Successful Aging in Javanese Elderly
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.19-10-2018.2282171, author={Christiana Hari Soetjiningsih and Dewi Agri Ralampi and Sepriany V. Simatauw}, title={The meaning of Successful Aging in Javanese Elderly}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Science and Technology for an Internet of Things, 20 October 2018, Yogyakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICSTI}, year={2019}, month={4}, keywords={successful aging javanese elderly}, doi={10.4108/eai.19-10-2018.2282171} }- Christiana Hari Soetjiningsih
Dewi Agri Ralampi
Sepriany V. Simatauw
Year: 2019
The meaning of Successful Aging in Javanese Elderly
ICSTI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.19-10-2018.2282171
Abstract
The achievement of successful aging (SA) is very important for elderly. SA aging as defined by Rowe and Kahn, encompasses the following components: low probability of disease, maintenance of physical and cognitive health, and active social engagement. The concept of SA will vary from culture to culture, because it is shaped by the norms and values of each society. However, until recently, there has been very little known about SA in Indonesia, especially in Javanese elderly. The aim of this study was to discover the meaning of SA among Javanese elderly. The data were collected from Central Java (Salatiga, Magelang, Solo, Semarang, Tegal, Pekalongan) and participants consisted of 50 Javanese elderly between 65-80 years old, obtained through purposive sampling. Research’s data was collected by interview, observation, and documentation. The data was categorized, open coded, axial coded, and then analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed various dimensions of SA among participants, namely the family achievements, physical health, adequate finance, good relationship with others, and religious activity. Findings from this study can contribute to the development of interventions for Javanese elderly, in particular, and their families and the government to promote SA especially in Central Java
