Abstract
ABSTRACT Ageing cannot be limited to biological changes over time, but should be understood as a process in which an individual lives within a socio-cultural context. We conducted this study by interviewing 20 South Korean adults aged 65 years or older. The interviews were conducted over a three-month period, and participants were selected by theoretical sampling. We found that in a society where negative perceptions of older adults are prevalent, the participants experienced physical, psychological, and social changes and became aware of their ageing. Older people are sad because they feel shabby and that life is meaningless, but they try to distinguish themselves from the negative images of older adults and live as unique beings. However, age-related changes intensify with time. Based on our findings, we propose policy and practical interventions to help older people cope with the inevitability of ageing.
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