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Exploring the Relationships Between Four Aging Ideals: A Bibliometric Study
Ka Lin1,2, Yumei Ning1,3, Ayesha Mumtaz1
1College of Public Administration, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|February 7, 2022
Summary
This study used bibliometric analysis to explore four aging ideals: successful, healthy, productive, and active aging. It revealed connections between these concepts and their influence on policy development for aging research.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health Policy
- Bibliometric Analysis
Background:
- Aging research encompasses multiple ideals, including successful aging, healthy aging, productive aging, and active aging.
- Understanding the interrelationships and policy implications of these aging ideals is crucial for developing effective strategies.
- Bibliometric analysis offers a robust method for mapping the intellectual structure and research trends in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research articles on four key aging ideals: successful aging, healthy aging, productive aging, and active aging.
- To visualize the intellectual base and research hotspots within the literature on aging strategies.
- To reveal the connections between these aging ideals and their influence on policy development.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace software.
- Co-occurrence analysis of keywords to identify research trends and cutting-edge knowledge.
- Visualization analysis for understanding general information, intellectual base, and research hotspots.
Main Results:
- Identification of distinct yet interconnected research landscapes for the four aging ideals.
- Mapping of the intellectual structure and key themes within aging strategy research.
- Understanding the diverse contextual factors influencing the translation of aging ideals into policy.
Conclusions:
- The study clarifies the definitions and relationships among successful, healthy, productive, and active aging.
- It highlights how diverse contexts shape the influence of aging ideals on policy, leading to varied development strategies.
- Provides innovative insights and references for future aging-related practice and research.
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