ArticleInternational journal of community based nursing and midwifery2026
Lived Experiences of Thai Children Applying Five Love Languages to Promote Emotional Well-Being of Rural Bedridden Older Adults: A Phenomenological Study.
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Background: In rural Thailand, caregiving for bedridden older adults often emphasizes physical support, while their emotional and psychological needs remain unmet. The Five Love Languages framework offers a positive psychology-based approach to enhancing emotional care. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Thai children and to use the Five Love Languages framework to promote the emotional well-being of bedridden older adults in a rural Thai community. Methods: A phenomenological study using Colaizzi's method was conducted on eleven children (aged 11-12) who were purposively recruited. Data were collected and analyzed from April to May 2025 through semi-structured interviews until conceptual richness was achieved. All transcripts were then manually analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step process. Results: Three overarching themes with eight subthemes emerged: 1) Awakening emotional sensitivity in caregiving- transitioning from task-based care to emotionally responsive care; (2) Reconstructing social bonds-strengthening intergenerational connections and reduced isolation; and (3) Personal growth and reciprocity-developing empathy, leadership, and civic responsibility. Conclusion: Applying the Five Love Languages framework enabled children to foster intergenerational bonds that enhanced the emotional well-being of older adults and supported children's personal growth. Nurse-led programs can sustain intergenerational caregiving in rural communities.
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