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Humanities and Social Sciences Review, 2017
Single elderly women or " spinsters " have been perceived as having negative attributes such as u... more Single elderly women or " spinsters " have been perceived as having negative attributes such as undesirable, man-hater or infertile. In the Philippine context, the equivalent term is " matandang dalaga " which according to sources can mean " womanhood partially fulfilled ". This study is focused on the present condition of Filipino Single Elderly Women (FSEW) through recounting their life experiences regarding their self, family, career, social relationships, health, and spirituality. Researchers interviewed 30 FSEW living in Metro Manila, Philippines. This comprised of 15 respondents living in their own homes and 15 respondents in an institution. Similarities and differences in responses between FSEW in Homes and in Institution were found. Both respondents from Homes and Institution reported being generally satisfied with their present condition. There were differences in their experiences brought about by their individual social factors. In the concept of singlehood, a few mentioned experiences related to their status as a single elderly woman. It was found that age-appropriate activities, health and nutritional programs could be developed to help FSEW cope with aging. In addition, these programs can help them gain a positive outlook about themselves and in life. Researchers highly recommend that the FSEW would be given enough care and support by their family and friends even if they were already inside the institution. Improving the life aspects of the FSEW can help them gain more positive life experiences.
Keywords: singlehood, life experiences, life aspects
Humanities and Social Sciences Review, 2017
Single elderly women or " spinsters " have been perceived as having negative attributes such as u... more Single elderly women or " spinsters " have been perceived as having negative attributes such as undesirable, man-hater or infertile. In the Philippine context, the equivalent term is " matandang dalaga " which according to sources can mean " womanhood partially fulfilled ". This study is focused on the present condition of Filipino Single Elderly Women (FSEW) through recounting their life experiences regarding their self, family, career, social relationships, health, and spirituality. Researchers interviewed 30 FSEW living in Metro Manila, Philippines. This comprised of 15 respondents living in their own homes and 15 respondents in an institution. Similarities and differences in responses between FSEW in Homes and in Institution were found. Both respondents from Homes and Institution reported being generally satisfied with their present condition. There were differences in their experiences brought about by their individual social factors. In the concept of singlehood, a few mentioned experiences related to their status as a single elderly woman. It was found that age-appropriate activities, health and nutritional programs could be developed to help FSEW cope with aging. In addition, these programs can help them gain a positive outlook about themselves and in life. Researchers highly recommend that the FSEW would be given enough care and support by their family and friends even if they were already inside the institution. Improving the life aspects of the FSEW can help them gain more positive life experiences.
Keywords: singlehood, life experiences, life aspects