O O perfil sociodemográfico dos idosos que frequentam a Universidade Aberta à Maturidade em Campina Grande-PB

Authors

  • Alanna Silva dos Santos Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Eulália Maria Chaves Maia Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.v13iunico.15107

Abstract

Background: aging occurs gradually and affects all living things. Senescence is frequently connected with biological, psychological, physical, and social losses and degeneration, as well as vulnerability to the emergence of chronic-degenerative illnesses. Universities for the elderly were established to favorably affect the lives of this population, with the goal of promoting information, health, a higher quality of life, and well-being. As a result, it is critical to identify the profile of older people associated with this continuing education program; thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the predominant characteristics of older people associated with the Universidade Aberta a Maturidade (UAMA) in the city of Campina Grande-PB.  Methods: the study included 31 senior persons of both genders who were registered in the UAMA. A sociodemographic questionnaire was employed, and the collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the SPSS program. Results: according to the statistics, the predominant profile corresponds to senior women, with an average age of 68.97, who are married, Caucasian, and have a household income greater than two minimum salaries. Conclusions: as a result, it may be deduced that the public with access is typically the class with social advantages.

 

Keywords: Aged; University; Quality of Life.

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Author Biographies

Alanna Silva dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Mestranda em Psicologia e membro pesquisador no Grupo de Estudo e Pesquisa em Psicologia da Saúde- GEPS, na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Eulália Maria Chaves Maia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Professora Doutora no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia e no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde e líder do Grupo de Estudo e Pesquisa em Psicologia da Saúde - GEPS

Published

2026-06-14

How to Cite

Silva dos Santos, A., & Maria Chaves Maia, E. (2026). O O perfil sociodemográfico dos idosos que frequentam a Universidade Aberta à Maturidade em Campina Grande-PB. Revista Portal: Saúde E Sociedade, 13(unico). https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.v13iunico.15107