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[Every day competence: a construct in search for an identity]
1Deutsches Zentrum für Alternsforschung, Universität Heidelberg. wahl@dzfa.uni-heidelberg.de
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|October 23, 1998
Summary
This study explores everyday competence in aging, integrating cognitive processes, daily activities, leisure, coping, time use, and ecological factors. It proposes a new model combining existing research traditions and influential theories for a comprehensive understanding of aging well.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
Context:
- Growing interest in gerontology regarding everyday competence.
- Need for a unified understanding of factors influencing older adults' capabilities.
Purpose:
- To address conceptual issues surrounding everyday competence.
- To review six key research traditions and two major models.
- To propose an integrative conception of everyday competence.
Summary:
- Examines six research traditions: cognitive processes, ADL/IADL, leisure, coping, time budgets, and ecological gerontology.
- Discusses influential models by Baltes and Willis.
- Suggests an integrated framework combining these elements.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive conceptual framework for everyday competence in aging.
- Facilitates future research by integrating diverse perspectives.
- Enhances understanding of factors contributing to successful aging.