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Consummation: a concept for gerontologic theory

International Journal of Aging & Human Development

|January 1, 1981

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Older adults assess life meaning through "consummatory" experiences, focusing on final life stages. Gerontology must measure life satisfaction and promote favorable social conditions for fulfillment in aging.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychology of Aging
Human Fulfillment

Background:

Human experiences gain meaning from their final stages, termed "consummatory" experiences.
Old age prompts a "consummatory assessment" of past life stages, relationships, and events.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of "consummation" in assessing aging and life satisfaction.
To address potential biases in aging theories due to the neglect of consummatory aspects.
To underscore the role of favorable consummations in old age as a form of human fulfillment.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of "consummatory" experiences in human life.
Examination of the implications for gerontological research and life-satisfaction indexes.
Discussion of the influence of external social conditions on achieving favorable consummations.

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Main Results:

Life-satisfaction indexes should incorporate "consummatory" quality to avoid bias in aging theories.
Favorable consummations in later life represent a significant aspect of human fulfillment.
External social factors critically impact the ability to achieve positive end-of-life experiences.

Conclusions:

Gerontology needs to integrate the concept of "consummation" into the measurement of life satisfaction.
Social policies should aim to create environments that foster positive "consummations" for older adults.
Recognizing and promoting favorable consummations is essential for human well-being in aging.