In Japan’s forest areas, cultural capital and older adults play key roles in helping to sustain the community. The purpose was to explore cultural values/beliefs related to culturally congruent health activities among older adults in forest communities.
Method:
The qualitative ethnonursing research method was used. Data were collected through fieldwork and key informants’ interviews (n = 14) over 1 year. The setting was a traditional village with 80% forest cover.
Results:
Findings included two universal cultural values/beliefs, which were “community identity as a community member” and “our cohesion and connection as community members.” Additionally, two diverse cultural values/beliefs were found: “gender-based differences” and “differences between those having experience working outside the forest community and those without this experience.” These were related to community-based health activities.
Discussion:
These values/beliefs were suggested to develop a multilayered network around health activities in order to prevent functional disabilities among older adults.
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