Five Years Later: Resiliency Among Older Adult Survivors of Hurricane Katrina
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-10-2012
School
Social Work
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the resilience of older adult survivors of Hurricane Katrina in light of their traumatic experiences and multiple losses. Ten Mississippi Gulf Coast residents who have survived Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath were interviewed. The participants were 65 years old or older. Their responses were audiotaped and transcribed. The transcripts were analyzed using phenomenological methodology and NVivo 2.5 software. Three major themes emerged. Participants described finding personal gratification, realizing their ability to cope, and developing a new interest in life through their novel experiences. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Title
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume
55
Issue
4
First Page
337
Last Page
351
Recommended Citation
Hrostowski, S.,
Rehner, T.
(2012). Five Years Later: Resiliency Among Older Adult Survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55(4), 337-351.
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