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Hopes, fears and expectations about the future
— what do older people's stories tell us about active ageing? | | Author(s) | Amanda Clarke, Lorna Warren |
| Journal title | Ageing and Society, vol 27, part 4, July 2007 |
| Pages | pp 465-488 |
| Source | http://www.journals.cambridge.org/jid_ASO |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Death ; Attitude ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Interviewing ; South Yorkshire. |
| Annotation | Active ageing is a key concept in current policy and research on ageing, yet it is under-analysed or interpreted largely within an economic framework. This paper explores active ageing in the broader context of older people's lives. Drawing on a series of biographical interviews with 23 people aged 60-96 years in South Yorkshire, the discussion focuses on the theme of future hopes and concerns. Exhortations for 'active ageing' may be challenged by a lifelong unwillingness to look forward or plan ahead. The findings show that fears for a future of limited resources, decline and dependency can exist alongside not only the desire to live longer but also the positive anticipation of forthcoming events and strong intergenerational relations. 'Living for now' and 'taking a day at a time' - and by extension the accomplishment of everyday activities rather than the activity-driven goals of earlier years - are common strategies for dealing with the unpredictability of later life. 'Active ageing' therefore needs to offer choices for life to be lived at all stages, whilst recognising that much of the focus for older people is on ordinary needs, deeds and relationships. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070628201 A |
| Classmark | BG: CW: DP: DB: 3DL: 85 |
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