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| The social theories of ageing | | Author(s) | A B Michael, B Rowe |
| Journal title | Geriatric Medicine, vol 34, no 8, August 2004 |
| Pages | pp 11-14 |
| Source | www.gerimed.co.uk |
| Keywords | Sociology, Social Science ; Ageing process ; Theory. |
| Annotation | The authors introduce a selection of social theories of ageing that are relevant to all clinicians practising geriatric medicine. The theories outlined are role theory, disengagement theory, activity theory, economic burden, social construction of dependency, critical gerontology, and gerotranscendence. These theories shed light on how older people understand themselves and others, and how they see and are seen by society. This insight is essential to a deeper understanding of the older patient, exploration of the impact of social factors on older life, and is an important part of clinical practice. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-040913204 A |
| Classmark | S: BG: 4D |
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