The Theorist and Theory Development
Video 1
In this video the following points will be discussed:
1. Biography and Introduction
2. Beginnings of Her Theory
3. Theory Methodology
4. Concept of Acquisition
The Discussion:
Sister Letty Kuan on Graceful Aging……
Admiration to this Legend is an understatement, Graceful
Aging is not only a theory for Nursing but a theory for Life .It is so amazing
to realize that Nursing can cross barriers of profession, race ,age and touch people’s lives .The interview was
so commendable ,it was realistic ,timeless and true. She was able to share not just the theory but WISDOM;
you can feel that it was a lifetime worth of experiences The Legend herself
showed the true essence of the theory, brought in the true meaning of Graceful
Aging.
More so, The Theory
of Graceful Aging was brought to….. L I F E………
The interview showed the passion of Sister Letty Kuan to
know “what will make people happy during retirement”, well according to our Legend;
the first phase of the theory was her dissertation which is retirement and role
discontinuities. It took her over 20 years to develop the theory .She gave
retreats and conferences to all types of
people in different professions like religious, patients, nurses ,doctors and
guidance counselors.
Theory Methodology
To make a theory you need to have an idea. “What do you want
to find out?” For Sister Letty Kuan she was always interested with old people.
She would like to see how people cope with the aging process. It was a long
process, that brought her to meet even the ones that at retirement became
lonely, board and sometimes crazy. She wants to find out how many people who
are retired but functioning well, happy and coping well and on the downside
“What makes retirement Sad, Drastic and painful. When people after retirement
goes down, regret it and soon after dies.
She studied the two groups of insurances SSS and GSIS and
found out variables that made Retirement
HAPPY….It is good health, income, support /partner,
education and resources. Then the next question came “where are these coming
from?”
This where the Framework of Life was formulated:
Acquisition….Struggle……Legacy
Concept of
Acquisition
Graceful Aging begins not just from conception but from the
beginning of the parent’s courtship, marriage and love, then the birth of the
child, different stages of life until the time of Adulthood and Retirement. A
good conception and pregnancy matters most to the outcome of the child, She
believes it’s all those happy and positive feelings that the mother has during
pregnancy that can easily be transmitted to the child, also creating a happy
home and showing love, care and attention to your child now, when they are
growing up, creates the happy, content and positive people someday. A good
Acquisition in childhood like good education will provide good experiences and
a solid formation that will equip you to withstand the struggles in life. Like
a good courtship and marriage with help you hold on to the vows of marriage and
stay strong during the trying times. Lastly LEGACY …. When do you attain Legacy? It is when you had formed people
if you are a teacher., whatever you acquire from childhood including through
formative years you will carry them to Adulthood and in Adulthood you must have
possess the Radiance of Acquisition. In her example how do you see a Good Nurse
,who can give good care ,full of confidence ,calm and collected because she is
equipped .A good nurse went through a good training, a real training in a real
clinical field and acquired knowledge and experiences that can help her in her practice.
In Old age, a person must show a Radiance of Acquisition, it is the culmination
of all experiences and knowledge you had acquired through the years. Plenty of
knowledge wisdom and Wit to share.
With a very happy childhood, a meaningful midlife will
successfully lead you to GRACEFUL AGING…….
It was very well said.
By Laarni Sarad
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