The significance and difficulties associated with pet animals among elderly residents in need of care: from the perspective of narrative approach

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  • 地域における要支援・要介護高齢者のペット飼育に関する意義と課題 : ナラティヴ・アプローチの視点から
  • チイキ ニ オケル ヨウ シエン ヨウ カイゴ コウレイシャ ノ ペット シイク ニ カンスル イギ ト カダイ ナラティヴ アプローチ ノ シテン カラ

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In this study, the relationship between pet animals and elderly residents in need of care was examined using a narrative approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven elderly residents of Nobeoka-city, Miyazaki, and with the social workers assigned to them. The author enquired about the relationship between the elderly individuals and their pets and focused on the benefits or difficulties associated with the animals in daily life. The analysis of narratives focused not only on the narrative content, but also on the manner in which the stories were narrated. The narratives fell into two general categories: (1) narratives including attachment and emotional bonding with the pet, based on a"model story"about the pet, and (2) narratives of the individuals own life story structured by their relationship with their pets. It is suggested that relationships with pet animals may contribute to the process of reconstructing the life story of elderly individuals.

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