Examining the Movie “The Intern” in Terms of Changing Life Roles of Older People Cover Image

“Stajyer” Filminin İleri Yaştaki Bireylerin Yaşam Rollerindeki Değişimler Açısından İncelenmesi
Examining the Movie “The Intern” in Terms of Changing Life Roles of Older People

Author(s): Habibe Bilgili, Nurten Karacan Özdemir
Subject(s): Gerontology, Film / Cinema / Cinematography, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Çukurova Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Psikiyatri Anabilim Dalı
Keywords: Changing life roles; older people; retirement satisfaction;

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the movie “The Intern” in terms of changing life roles of older people. Document analysis, one of qualitative research techniques, was used in the study. The analysis included two categories; developmental factors based on Super’s life-span life-space approach and the factors related to retirement satisfaction. At developmental factors, two sub categories, life stages and theaters-life roles were obtained. Firstly, under life stages, some examples related to disengagement stage and to mini cycle which experienced in this stage were observed in the film. Besides, theaters and life roles pointed work, home, and leisurite roles, mostly. The factors related to retirement satisfaction were grouped under four sub-categories; individual, job, socio-economic and family factors. When the findings were reviewed context to the literature, it was observed that the findings supported the literature regarding career development of older people and they can be used as a source to provide psychological support services to older adults as well as in counseling education.

  • Issue Year: 12/2020
  • Issue No: Suppl. 1
  • Page Range: 82-99
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Turkish