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[Our future selves: individual behavioral aspects. Discussion and comments].

J M Munnichs

    Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study critiques a research plan on aging, highlighting a negative concept of aging and a lack of interdisciplinary proposals. It calls for a more holistic and positive approach to understanding the aging process.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology of Aging
    • Public Health Policy

    Context:

    • Critically evaluates a research plan on aging against historical perspectives (Havighurst, White House Conference on Aging).
    • Compares proposed research priorities with existing reports on aging.
    • Highlights the divergence between policy-making and planning research in the context of aging.

    Purpose:

    • To critically analyze the design, scope, and conceptual underpinnings of a proposed aging research plan.
    • To identify omissions and weaknesses in the research plan, including missing themes and insufficient detail on implementation.
    • To advocate for a more positive and interdisciplinary approach to aging research.

    Summary:

    • The research plan's design, resource allocation, and scope are critiqued for lacking detail and interdisciplinary integration.
    • Key themes such as the meaning of old age, sexuality, and suicide are identified as missing.
    • The plan's predominantly negative view of aging and insufficient focus on positive aspects are highlighted, potentially stemming from a lack of a unified aging theory.

    Impact:

    • Suggests improvements for future aging research plans, emphasizing the need for a balanced perspective and stronger interdisciplinary collaboration.
    • Aims to inform policy and planning by identifying critical gaps in current aging research.
    • Encourages a shift towards a more positive and comprehensive understanding of aging and the older population.

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