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Old age represents a new frontier. The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societies. The focus of this special issue is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from around the world address this issue using a wide array of research designs and methodologies to provide a broad perspective on aging. Five topics are considered: Well-Being among Older Adults; Social Support; Functional Status, Well-Being, and Successful Aging; Cross-Cultural Approaches to the Study of Aging; and Research Perspectives in Aging. This volume clearly demonstrates that scientists have much to contribute to the goal of optimizing the experience of aging and creating a society for all ages.

Table of Contents

Introduction 617

Well-Being: Concepts And Measures 627

Social Support 645

Functional Status, Well-Being, And Successful Aging 715

Cross-Cultural Approaches To The Study Of Aging 767

Research Perspectives in Aging 825

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    A Paperback / softback by Toni C. Antonucci, Corann Okorodudu, Hiroko Akiyama

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 04/04/2003
      ISBN13: 9781405112031, 978-1405112031
      ISBN10: 1405112034
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      Age groups: the elderly / old age Social research and statistics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Old age represents a new frontier. The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societies. The focus of this special issue is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from around the world address this issue using a wide array of research designs and methodologies to provide a broad perspective on aging. Five topics are considered: Well-Being among Older Adults; Social Support; Functional Status, Well-Being, and Successful Aging; Cross-Cultural Approaches to the Study of Aging; and Research Perspectives in Aging. This volume clearly demonstrates that scientists have much to contribute to the goal of optimizing the experience of aging and creating a society for all ages.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction 617

      Well-Being: Concepts And Measures 627

      Social Support 645

      Functional Status, Well-Being, And Successful Aging 715

      Cross-Cultural Approaches To The Study Of Aging 767

      Research Perspectives in Aging 825

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