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[Ageing and change of values].
F Kolland1, R A Meyer Schweizer
1Institut für Soziologie, Universität Wien, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1090, Wien, Österreich. franz.kolland@univie.ac.at
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|September 11, 2012
Summary
Societal values shape ageing research, especially during periods of change. This paper explores how shifts from collective to individual focus impact ageing processes and scientific study.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Science
- Cultural Studies
Context:
- Societal values and priorities significantly influence the study of ageing.
- Periods of societal transformation and conflict bring values to the forefront of scientific and public discourse.
- Contemporary shifts involve a move from collective integration towards personal freedom and autonomy.
Purpose:
- To analyze the impact of fundamental social and cultural changes on the ageing process.
- To examine how these changes affect the field of ageing research.
- To explore the consequences and contradictions arising from evolving societal values.
Summary:
- The paper investigates how evolving societal values, particularly the transition towards individual autonomy, influence the biological and social aspects of ageing.
- It examines the resulting contradictions and consequences for scientific disciplines focused on ageing.
- The research highlights the dynamic interplay between cultural shifts and the understanding of ageing.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for understanding how societal contexts mediate ageing.
- Informs future directions in gerontology and related fields by considering cultural influences.
- Encourages a critical reflection on the biases and priorities within ageing research.