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The study attempted to reconnoiter the pattern of resocialization among destitute elderly of Multan, Pakistan. The purpose was to elaborate the depersonalization and re-socialization of old aged people living without institutional boundaries (in contrast to Goffman’s total institution theory 1957. This qualitative research was conducted by in-depth interviews of twelve homeless geriatrics. The data was analyzed by verbal protocol and thematic analysis. It was found that after the homeless, the old aged people were re-socialized by following depersonalization. When they became destitute, they lose previous identity, and self to cope with the surrounding environment and had successful survival at the place of residence not just within the specific boundary but even in the absence of any institution. The study recommended initiating the rehabilitation to retain their original identity by living at home setting. The study left the space for comparing the resocialization of geriatrics, living within and without institutional boundary.

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