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[Principles of social gerontology]
Cornelia Kricheldorff1, Kirsten Aner2, Ines Himmelsbach3
1Soziale Gerontologie und Soziale Arbeit im Gesundheitswesen, Katholische Hochschule Freiburg, Karlstr. 63, 79104, Freiburg i. Br.,, Deutschland. cornelia.kricheldorff@kh-freiburg.de.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|October 27, 2015
Summary
Social gerontology explores social relationships and participation in old age, emphasizing autonomy and quality of life. This science-based field examines life events and social aging theories for practical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Social gerontology as an applied science.
- Focus on social relationships, participation, and needs of the elderly.
- Value orientations: self-determination and autonomy.
Context:
- Aging as a social construct.
- Typical life events and developmental tasks in later life.
- Individual aging processes and personal resources.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of social gerontology.
- To analyze the social construction of aging and its implications.
- To outline social aging theories and intervention strategies.
Summary:
- Kirsten Aner discusses the social construction of aging.
- Ines Himmelsbach details life events and developmental tasks.
- Cornelia Kricheldorff presents social aging theories and interventions.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of social aspects of aging.
- Informs practical approaches to improve elderly well-being.
- Provides a theoretical foundation for gerontological interventions.
Keywords:
Age imagesAge semanticsAging theoriesBiographical developmentDevelopmental tasksPhase of ageSocial construction of agingSocial relationships in old ageMore Related Videos
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