Understanding of Resilience of Older Adults in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Investigation

Understanding of Resilience of Older Adults in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Investigation

Purpose: Resilience is an important trait for older adults facing adversity. This qualitative study aimed to identify the characteristics that contribute to resilience in a group of community-dwelling older adults in Hong Kong. Methods: Twenty-five Chinese older adults were invited. Interviews were...

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Main Authors:	Chun Hu PhD, Pak-Kwong Chung DPE, Chun-Qing Zhang PhD, Yiqun Gan PhD, Rui Hu BS
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:	Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420966904

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