Relaciones de pareja en adultos mayores

Abstract

Couple relationships in older adults is a system of interaction fostered by the culture of support and respect, which provides stability through the intervention of dimensions such as marital satisfaction, communication, intimacy, passion, commitment, respect and feeling of responsibility. The objective of the study was to characterize couple relationships in older adults of the San Antonio de Pasa Parish. The population consisted of 20 elderly couples. A qualitative approach methodology was used, the technique applied was the semi-structured interview, based on the construction of an instrument of 17 questions, validated through the judgment criteria of five experts, consisting of 6 dimensions mentioned above, to investigate the dimensions the matrix method of relationships between categories was used, analytical-reflective phase of the content analysis technique. Among the main results, it is concluded that older adults have a high index of marital satisfaction, accompanied by a predominant positive communication, a marked affective bond centered on couple intimacy, a high percentage of sexual desire in men, unlike women who consider it inappropriate due to religious stigma, at the same time, they reflect a notorious commitment, high respect and feelings of responsibility through care towards the couple. As a proposal to strengthen couple relationships in older adults, it was decided to carry out practical workshops, improving their communication and support networks between couples, which has an impact on longevity and active aging.