I Don't Feel Old - The Significance of the Search for Meaning in Later Life


P. Thompson
Bok Norsk
Utgitt
P Thompson Univ Essex Dept Sociol Colchester
Opplysninger
Abstract A critique of the study of ageing by social scientists is provided in this article, on the basis of the comparative neglect of life history studies across the hole lifespan. It points to the skewed nature of studies reported in the litterature. As a corrective, results from a UK life history based study are presented. It focuses on work, leisure, grandparenting, and intimate relationships between adults, leading to conclusions about the factors determining later life experiences and self-perceptions of the meaning of old age.
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