[Aging with meaning. A qualitative and multicultural study].

Introduction: Currently in Catalonia, multiculturalism is increasing, also among older people. However, little is known about the aspects that give meaning to aging or whether there are differences by origin and culture.

Objectives: Identify what it means to age meaningfully for people over 50 years of age from different origins and cultures.

[Ageing in the host country].

Objective: To explore the perceptions of elderly people from diverse cultures regarding the factors relevant to aging, identifying similarities and differences, and describing elements that facilitate or hinder this process, with a focus on the impact of care services.

Method: Qualitative study with 48 participants over 50 years old, residing in the Alt Empordà region, Catalonia. Seven focus groups were conducted, including one exploratory multicultural group and six stratified by origin: native, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, North Africa, and West Africa.