Universities for Seniority: A New Perspective of Aging
Daniela Ponciano *
Department of Psychology, University of Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Fernanda Bogarim Borin Chiacchio
Department of Psychology, University of Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Gisele Alves Rodrigues
Department of Psychology, University of Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Daniely de Sousa Prado
Department of Psychology, University of Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Deusimar Noleto Soares
Department of Psychology, University of Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Maria Aparecida Arruda
Department of Psychology, University of Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Universities for the elderly are places focused on learning, well-being, and quality of life of the elderly which ensures healthier aging. Objective: To describe the contributions of universities of the elderly to the healthy aging of their participants. Methodology: The work is characterized as bibliographic research. Regarding inclusion criteria, the bibliographic study included national journals on the theme, of the free access databases SCIELO and LILACS from 2008 to 2018. Results: Social experiences in universities promote the elderly a pleasurable old age, with socialization, the maintenance of friendships, self-knowledge, self-esteem, learning, the satisfaction of living. All this helps in coping with crises and losses of this phase and enables successful aging. Final considerations: given what was raised, it is concluded that the participation of the elderly in a university for the elderly contributes positively to a better quality of life in the aging process. This is because these sites offer the elderly the opportunity to live in a pleasurable and healthier way, as well as favors in maintaining biopsychosocial well-being.
Keywords: Aging, University for seniors, elderly, quality of life