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Active and successful aging: a European policy perspective
1Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, UK. l.foster@sheffield.ac.uk.
The Gerontologist
|May 22, 2014
Summary
Active aging offers a holistic approach to population aging challenges, differing from successful aging. This policy emphasizes societal and individual responsibility for a comprehensive response.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Background:
- Population aging presents significant societal challenges in Europe.
- Active aging has become a primary policy response over the last two decades.
- Existing concepts like 'successful aging' may lack a holistic, life-course perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concept of active aging and contrast it with successful aging.
- To critically analyze the emergence and practical application of active aging policies in Europe.
- To explore the potential of active aging as a response to demographic shifts.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of active aging and successful aging frameworks.
- Historical tracing of active aging policy development in Europe.
- Critical review of the economic and gendered dimensions of active aging implementation.
Main Results:
- Active aging provides a more holistic and life-course-oriented approach compared to successful aging.
- European active aging policies have often adopted a narrow, productivist focus, prioritizing extended working lives.
- The concept has historically overlooked gender considerations.
Conclusions:
- Active aging, despite limitations, holds potential for addressing population aging due to its comprehensive scope.
- Emphasizing societal and individual responsibility is key to successful active aging strategies.
- Further development is needed to realize the full potential of active aging principles.
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