From a Distance: A Grounded Theory Study of Separation Anxiety Among Filipino Incarcerated Elderly |
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| Authors: | Allan B de Guzman Rochelle Gabrielle R Gatan Ira Bianca Mae G Gesmundo Astley Justine H Golosinda |
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| Institution: | 1. College of Nursing, College of Education, The Graduate School and Research Cluster on Cultural, Educational and Social Issues, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, The Philippines;2. College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, The Philippines |
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| Abstract: | Despite numerous studies that examined the impact of separation and separation anxiety on the emotions and behavior of young individuals, little is known about separation anxiety in the elderly population. This grounded theory study purports to describe the process of separation anxiety among incarcerated Filipino elderly men. Individual interviews and participant observations were conducted with 25 incarcerated elderly Filipino men who are first-time prisoners and sentenced to lifetime imprisonment. Following Strauss and Corbin's (1998) coding protocol, a four-part process emerged to describe the studied layer of human experience. The Tectonic Model of Separation Anxiety among incarcerated Filipino elderly men comprises four phases: Winkling, Wilting, Weeding, and Weaving. Findings of this study invite nurses and other clinicians to identify developmentally appropriate strategies and interventions for this vulnerable and neglected sector of society. |
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