Ubiquity of Fractals in Gerontology

Authors

  • Daisy R. Palompon Cebu Normal University
  • Laurence L. Garcia Cebu Normal University
  • Jose Mari Louis Alforque Cebu Normal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1301.02.19

Keywords:

fractals, gerontology, older adults, older population, life expectancy, living arrangement

Abstract

This study compares the fractal dimensions of certain characteristics of the aging population which exhibited irregularity in patterns such as population distribution, life expectancy and living arrangements in developed and developing countries. Data were gathered from on-line data base of United Nations organization. Findings revealed that the fractal dimension of living arrangement is 1.11 which is greater than that of life expectancy at 1.07. Fractal dimension of older population is 1.07, while the fractal dimension of living arrangement is 1.04. It is concluded that demographic distributions
in older adults are better predicted at a higher fractal dimension. It is concluded further that living arrangement and older population can reduce variability of distribution in life expectancy and living arrangement respectively.

Author Biographies

Daisy R. Palompon, Cebu Normal University

Daisy Regis Palompon, R.N. is the Director for Research and Development of the Cebu Normal University. Dr. Palompon finished her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Arts in Nursing (Medical-Surgical) degrees from CNU. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science Research) degree from Leyte Normal University in Tacloban City, Philippines. Her experience in the academic community has been enriched by her numerous engagement to national and international research projects and publications. She is an active member of various professional and community organizations and a sought-after resource speaker in the country and abroad.

Laurence L. Garcia, Cebu Normal University

Laurence L. Garcia, R.N. is a faculty of the Cebu Normal University-College of Nursing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters in Nursing, major in Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing degrees from CNU. He has published and presented in various national and international publications and conferences. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Science in Nursing, major in Gerontology Nursing.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Palompon, D. R., Garcia, L. L., & Alforque, J. M. L. (2013). Ubiquity of Fractals in Gerontology. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1301.02.19

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2013)

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