Abstract
Although people can become lonely at any age, older people are more likely to experience loneliness due to changes and losses that accompany aging. Older women are more likely to be lonely owing to their greater longevity as compared to older men (Hall & Havens, 1999). This situation can be worse for older immigrant women (Guruge, Kanthasamy & Santos, 2007). The purpose of this study was to uncover the experience of loneliness among older Sinhalese women in Toronto. Using a narrative inquiry approach (Clandinin & Clonnelly, 2000), I conducted in-depth individual interviews with two Sinhalese immigrant women. Study findings show that their feelings of loneliness were triggered due to loss of status and privilege, declined social network, negative role transition, and family oppression. Practice implications can include: work towards strengthening and expanding older immigrant women"s social network in order to create a conducive environment for psychosocial health and wellbeing.
Highlights
My great appreciation goes to my dear brothers and their families who helped me in times_ofneed
The study done in England by Blizard, Harwood, Prince and Thomas (1997) revealed that female participants (19%) were more likely to be lonely than their male participants (12%)
Anderson's (1987) phenomenological study on how immigrant women experienced their every day life shows that feelings of loneliness, depression, and isolation are most overwhelming to the participants
Summary
Senaratrfs lament compiled through three meetings Pictorial reflection of Senarattf s lonely experience My reflection on Senarath' s story through a letter to Mother Nature. Mary's story of new becoming compiled through three meetings Pictorial reflection of Mary's lonely experience My reflection on Mary's story through a letter to Mother Nature. My lament through a letter to Mother Nature.
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