Later life : the realities of aging

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Later life : the realities of aging

Harold G. Cox

Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2006

6th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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内容説明

An interdisciplinary introduction to the aging process which uses symbolic interactionism as the main theoretical perspective. Accessible, interdisciplinary coverage with chapters covering a variety of subject matter areas from biology to psychology, from economics to sociology, from political science to religion. Utilizes symbolic interaction perspective to explain behavior problems and an individual's adaptations associated with the process of aging.

目次

CHAPTER ONE Emergence and Scope of Gerontology The Advent of Gerontology 1 Demographic Trends 3 Conclusion 17 Key Terms 19 Notes 19 References 19 CHAPTER TWO Problems, Public Perception, and Stereotypes of Older Americans The Problems of Aging 22 Public Perceptions of Older Persons 27 Misconceptions 31 Conclusion 34 Key Terms 34 Notes 35 References 35 CHAPTER THREE Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Theory and Research 37 Disengagement Theory 40 Activity Theory 43 Human Development Theories 45 Continuity Theory 49 Age Stratification Theory 51 Older Americans as a Minority Group 52 Aging as an Exchange 53 The Symbolic Interaction Perspective 55 Labeling Theory 56 Evaluating Theories of Aging 59 Conclusion 60 Key Terms 61 Notes 61 References 61 CHAPTER FOUR Historical and Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Aging Introduction 66 Demographic Transition and the Aging of the World's Population 69 Modernization and Aging 72 Criticism of the Modernization Theory 73 Critical Variables Determining the Status of the Aged 74 Theoretical Views on the Changing Status of the Elderly 78 Roles and Status of the Aged in Three Cultures 80 Conclusion 88 Key Terms 89 Notes 89 References 89 Part II: The Individual and the Social System CHAPTER FIVE Biological and Health Correlates of Aging Introduction 92 Age-Related Changes in Human Physiology 96 Major Causes of Illness and Death in Old Age 97 Biological Theories of Aging 100 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Illness 105 Holistic Health Care 110 Exercise and Aging 113 Conclusion 116 Key Terms 118 Notes 118 References 119 CHAPTER SIX Psychological Changes in Later Life Introduction 122 Psychological and Performance Changes 123 Personality 127 Stability and Change in Personality 129 Self-Esteem 133 Adjustment to Aging 134 Stress 136 Conclusion 144 Key Terms 144 Notes 145 References 145 CHAPTER SEVEN Age Norms, Age Constraints, and Adult Socialization Life Space 151 Role 152 Age Synchronization 155 Normative Constraints 158 Attitudes toward Old Age 159 Social Class and Adjustment to Old Age 160 Age, Gender, and Longevity 162 Conclusion 164 Key Terms 165 Notes 165 References 166 CHAPTER EIGHT Aging Minority Group Members Demographic Characteristics 170 Social Aspects of Aging 177 Service Needs 179 Subcultural and Value Disparities between the Dominant Group and Minority Groups 181 The Asian American 183 Native Americans 185 Conclusion 186 Key Terms 187 Notes 187 References 188 Part III: Adjustment Patterns and Changing Lifestyles in Old Age CHAPTER NINE Family Patterns in Later Life Changing Roles and the Aging Family 192 Husband-Wife Relations 194 Intergenerational Relations 201 Grandparenthood 204 Widowhood 206 Alternative Lifestyles 209 Second Marriages 211 Conclusion 213 Key Terms 214 Notes 215 References 215 CHAPTER TEN Work, Leisure, and Retirement Patterns Introduction 219 Work 220 Free Time 225 Leisure 226 Retirement 230 Conclusion 239 Key Terms 240 Notes 240 References 241 CHAPTER ELEVEN Living Environments in Later Life Residential Segregation of the Aged 246 Design and Environmental Factors in Senior Housing 250 Housing and Community Choices of Older Americans 254 Housing Costs 257 Sociability 258 Institutionalization 260 The Eden Alternative 263 Conclusion 264 Key Terms 265 Notes 265 References 267 CHAPTER TWELVE Death and Dying The Impact of Death on Society 271 Attitudes toward Death 273 The Meaning of Death 278 Critical Questions about Death 280 Adjustments to Dying 287 Grief 290 Conclusion 291 Key Terms 292 Notes 292 References 293 Part IV: Societal Issues Confronting Older Americans CHAPTER THIRTEEN The Economics of Aging Economic Needs of Older Americans 296 Income 297 Poverty 300 Sources of Income 302 Effects of Inflation 307 Conclusion 309 Key Terms 310 Notes 310 References 310 CHAPTER FOURTEEN Exploitation of the Aged: Crimes, Confidence Games, and Frauds Fear of Crime 312 Victimization by Crime 313 The Older Person's Response to Victimization 317 Confidence Games and Frauds 318 Abuse of the Elderly 321 Conclusion 323 Key Terms 325 Notes 325 References 326 CHAPTER FIFTEEN Politics of Aging Political Participation 329 Intergenerational Conflict or Consensus 335 Status Inconsistency 337 Age and Political Conservatism 339 Conclusion 339 Key Terms 340 Notes 340 References 341 CHAPTER SIXTEEN Social Services for Older Americans Social Services for Older Americans 343 Future Directions of Service Programs for the Aged 357 Conclusion 360 Key Terms 361 Notes 361 References 362 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Religion and Aging Introduction 363 Church Attendance 365 Belief in God 366 Belief in Immortality 367 Orthodox Religion 368 Religious Ritualism and Private Devotionalism 370 Religiosity and Life Satisfaction 371 The Role of the Aged in the Church 373 Conclusion 375 Key Terms 376 Notes 377 References 377 CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Aging and the Aged: Future Prospects and Issues Gerontology: The Future of the Discipline 381 Theories of Aging 382 Health 384 Retirement Income 385 Family 387 Residential Location 389 Postindustrial Society 389 Values 390 Work and Leisure 391 Power 391 Death 392 Government Services 392 Conclusion 393 Key Terms 393 Notes 393 References 394 Index

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