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Environment, life satisfaction, and reminiscence among a group of older Americans
Abstract
This study represents a phenomenological analysis of the relationships between reminiscence, place attachment, and life satisfaction. Environmental perception is life-long, constantly involving the processing of energy patterns, mental images, expectations, symbols, emotions, and memories. As it is often impossible to mark the boundaries between the self and the world, the environment can be understood on a variety of levels, as geographic centers of meaning. These sites help make the world a bit more sensible and sane. The study involved 20 people, ranging in age from 55 to 102 years, from four rural-oriented communities in the United States. In depth interviews produced some 80 hours of material. Interview material was submitted to two groups for theme analysis: one was designated as debriefers, the other was a group of the participants themselves. Finally, the themes of place attachment and environmental awareness were related to training received in the architectural design studio.
Subject Area
Gerontology|Architecture|Cellular biology
Recommended Citation
Barrick, Robert William, "Environment, life satisfaction, and reminiscence among a group of older Americans" (1989). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI9022985.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI9022985