Journal article
Productive Engagement of Older Adults: Elements of a Cross-Cultural Research Agenda
Ageing international, Vol.38(2), pp.159-170
06/01/2013
DOI: 10.1007/s12126-012-9165-0
Abstract
Population aging is affecting almost every country in the world and has become a global issue. This demographic shift creates huge challenges and opportunities in societies where the population of older adults is large and growing. A productive aging perspective that addresses the challenges of an aging population by drawing on the capacity of the older population is critical. Knowledge about the best ways to support such productive engagement will be essential to shaping societies where older adults, families, and communities all benefit. Culturally-specific and cross-cultural knowledge is also needed. This paper reviews four key elements of a cross-cultural research agenda to develop knowledge on productive engagement in later life: definitions, theoretical frameworks, key research questions, and core values. The aim of this paper is to catalyze research on an important topic and to ensure that this research is carried forward as effectively as possible.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Productive Engagement of Older Adults: Elements of a Cross-Cultural Research Agenda
- Creators
- Nancy Morrow-Howell - Washington University in St. LouisYi Wang - Washington University in St. Louis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Ageing international, Vol.38(2), pp.159-170
- DOI
- 10.1007/s12126-012-9165-0
- ISSN
- 0163-5158
- eISSN
- 1936-606X
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 12
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2013
- Academic Unit
- School of Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984307146302771
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