COPING IN AGING: STRATEGIES OF ELDERLY WOMEN

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the coping strategies  of elderly women living in a metropolitan city in São Paulo, Brazil. This is a descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional study with 226 elderly women. In summary, it was observed that elderly women predominantly use coping strategies  focused on the problem to face the adversities present in this stage of life. Finally, the need to develop strategies for cognitive and behavioral interventions in the area of positive psychology that contribute to aging with health, well-being and quality of life is highlighted.