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Building Bridges between Gerontology and Elder Law
Nina Kohn1, Maria Brown2, Israel Doron3
1College of Law, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
Gerontology
|June 20, 2018
Summary
Gerontologists and elder law scholars see benefits in collaboration but remain separate. Opportunities exist to foster cross-disciplinary learning and research to enhance the study of aging.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Elder Law
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences and Law
Background:
- Academics advocate for increased interaction between gerontologists and legal scholars.
- Disciplinary boundaries have historically hindered interdisciplinary collaboration in gerontology.
- Limited cross-disciplinary engagement impacts gerontology's multidisciplinary potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the current state of interaction between legal scholars and gerontologists.
- To identify specific opportunities for advancing scientific dialogue and cooperation.
- To understand the potential benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration for both fields.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured, open-ended interviews with 27 participants.
- Participants included 12 elder law scholars and 15 gerontologists.
- Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by an interdisciplinary team.
Main Results:
- Both gerontologists and elder law scholars recognize the value of cross-disciplinary research and teaching.
- Despite perceived benefits, distinct disciplinary boundaries persist with minimal cross-learning.
- Participants identified actionable opportunities to increase interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Gerontologists can be encouraged to integrate elder law into their academic pursuits.
- Integrating elder law can deepen the understanding of the aging experience.
- Fostering collaboration enhances the interdisciplinary nature of gerontological research.
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