A major criticism of mainstream gerontological frameworks is the inability of such
frameworks to appreciate and incorporate issues of diversity and difference in engaging with …

Baars explores philosophers from Plato to Foucault as they consider the meaning of aging—
and wisdom—in our society. In this deeply considered meditation on aging in Western …

Focusing on mental health rather than mental illness, this book adopts a lifecourse approach
to understanding mental health and wellbeing in later life. Well-respected author and …

A basic premise of this book is that contemporary western societies are characterized by
inequality. For those of us involved in working with people and their problems, this presents …

Purpose of the Study: Most understandings of successful aging are developed within a
heteronormative cultural framework, leading to a dearth of theoretical and empirical …

Population aging and longevity in the context of declining social commitments, raises
concerns about disadvantage and widening inequality in late life. This paper explores the …

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between participation in volunteer
work and loneliness among older adults, and to explore the mediating role of perceived …

In this article, we introduce a general theory about meaning in life developed by our first
author, and apply it to the context of ageing. The seven components of meaning …

Aging populations now exert influence on all aspects of social life. This article examines
changes to major social and economic institutions linked with old age, taking the period from …

Ageing in rural places and the variety of issues facing older people who live in rural
communities are long-standing topics of interest in social gerontology. Indeed, a number of …