Feminine perspective of aging: An analysis of women in an academic setting (De La Salle University)

• Main Authors: De los Santos, Rheena, Lim, Lil-Angeli
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 1995
• Subjects: Aging; Women; De La Salle University > Faculty; Perception; College teachers; Universities and colleges > Faculty
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/16224
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study aims to determine the perceptions of and preparations made by D.L.S.U. female faculty members aged 40 years and above for aging. It seeks to find the following: (1) the perceptions of the subjects regarding aging (2) the current concerns and the preparations toward them (3), how life satisfaction influenced the factors for productive aging and (4) inputs for a meaningful program for productive aging. The study was carried out by self-administered survey questionnaires.Out of the ninety survey forms distributed to the female member faculty of D.L.S.U. about a third were collected (thirty-three respondents). The results showed that generally respondents have foreseen and dealt with aging in one way or the other. They are currently contented with their life and find their jobs challenging. They accept the reality that they have to slow down with age. However, they prefer to continue as being productive members of society by continuing their current roles they have.Generally, they two basic concerns with regard to aging, (1) deteriorating health and (2) being abandoned by their loved ones and by society. These concerns are natural, inevitable and realistic. Yet, it is interesting to note that they are currently taking the necessary steps (e.g. developing their physical condition by exercising enlarging their social networks by joining various organizations saving for the future, etc.) in order to address these issues. Although, most prefer relating with friends and family in later life, they do not seek dependence from them. Instead, they want to be 'self-reliant' in order to survive on their own. And, they believe that in society the elderly can still play a role.