Family — joys and worries in the existential reflections of people in their late adulthood a qualitative research report

The paper is the presentation of the research study that answers the question about the role of the family in the reflections of the elderly, evoked by the proximity of death. The source of data analysis are letters inspired by the topic: “My life — my death.” The writers of the letters look back to their childhood and different phases of their adult life, pointing to the joys and worries present in their family relationships. While taking the stock of their life, they also point out to their family successes and failures. They express their concerns about leaving the family behind, at the same time giving them a range of warnings and advices.