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Thriving: a life span theory.

Barbara K Haight1, Beth E Barba, Anita S Tesh

  • 1Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Charleston 29425, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|March 27, 2002
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Aging theories need a holistic, multidisciplinary approach. The proposed Theory of Thriving offers a life span perspective for understanding individuals within their environments as they age.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Existing aging theories often lack a holistic, multidisciplinary, and life span perspective.
  • A robust gerontological theory should integrate knowledge, explain relationships, enable prediction, and offer process and understanding.
  • Holistic theories must consider all factors impacting an individual throughout their aging process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a new theoretical framework for studying aging.
  • To introduce the Theory of Thriving, emphasizing a holistic, life span perspective.
  • To provide a comprehensive model for understanding individuals in their environments as they age.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual development of a new theory.
  • Integration of existing knowledge from gerontology and related fields.

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  • Emphasis on a life span and environmental perspective.

    • Main Results:

    • The Theory of Thriving is presented as a holistic framework.
    • This theory accounts for the multifaceted nature of aging.
    • It provides a structure for studying aging across the entire life span.

    Conclusions:

    • The Theory of Thriving offers a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to aging.
    • This framework facilitates a comprehensive understanding of individuals and their environments over time.
    • It addresses the need for more encompassing theories in gerontology.