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| The invisibility of older men in gerontology | | Author(s) | Jordan I Kosberg, Wiley P Mangum |
| Journal title | Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, vol 22, no 4, 2002 |
| Pages | pp 27-42 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Older men ; Needs [elderly] ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Ageing process ; Education. |
| Annotation | This article advocates for a gerontological commitment in research, practice, education and training to the needs of older men, no more but no less than to older women's needs. Ageing and aged men's special needs have been either ignored or downplayed in gerontological literature, as a result of the fact that they exist in smaller numbers and proportions and are erroneously believed to enjoy a better quality of life. Thus ageing and older men in general, and those representing specific population groups, often have their needs ignored, misunderstood or underserved. Moreover, such men do not have the advocacy that is found for older women in gerontological organisations and associations. Gerontologists are exhorted to better address the needs of older male population groups. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-021101206 A |
| Classmark | BC: IK: TOB: BG: V |
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