Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives and Experiences of Elderly: A Case Study of Baghban Old Home, Rawalpindi

Abstract

Modernization has transformed Pakistani culture into a new age, with a series of shifts in society and the family system that have generated imbalances in family ties. This research reflects on how Pakistani culture has evolved concerning the socio-cultural patterns and experiences of the elderly as part of the Pakistani population. To carry out this research, the researcher has used an ethnographic approach, selecting Baghban Old Age Home, Rawalpindi. A purposeful sampling technique was used based on the availability of the respondents. In-depth interviews were conducted to extract a variety of ideas and beliefs regarding the issues facing the elderly.  Living with the elderly with a family that does not care about them is difficult, although people living in the old home have been there for a variety of reasons. Some people were not comfortable with the idea of residing in an old home.