Hollis-Sawyer / Dykema-Engblade Women and Positive Aging

An International Perspective
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-0-12-800457-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 352 Seiten

Women and Positive Aging: An International Perspective presents the noted research in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and gender studies, reflecting the increasingly popular and pervasive positive aging issues of women in today's society from different cohorts, backgrounds, and life situations. Each section describes a bridge between the theoretical aspects and practical applications of the theory that is consistent with the scientist-practitioner training model in psychology, including case studies and associated intervention strategies with older women in each chapter. In addition to incorporating current research on aging women's issues, each section provides the reader with background about the topic to give context and perspective. - Examines a comprehensive range of issues for aging women - Details current research trends - Encompasses a holistic model of women's aging - Ranges from physical and mental health in response to aging changes, to social relationships and sexuality - Presents a 'how to put research into practice' section in each chapter - Focuses on topical issues that are relevant to women wanting to optimize their life outcomes as they live, on average, longer than ever before

Lisa A. Hollis-Sawyer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Master's Gerontology program and Psychology Department at Northeastern Illinois University. She received her doctorate in Industrial Gerontology from The University of Akron and conducted post-doctoral aging-related training at Boston University. Her research interests range from eldercare to aging workforce issues. Her current research is focusing on the impact of children's literature regarding aging on early aging perceptions and associated stereotyping tendencies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hollis-Sawyer, Lisa

Dykema-Engblade, Amanda

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Women and Positive Aging;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;8
5;Authors;14
6;Preface;16
7;Acknowledgments;18
8;I. The Psychology of Women’s Aging;20
8.1;1 Older Women and Their Mental Health Needs;22
8.1.1;Women and Harmonious Aging;23
8.1.2;Aging Women’s Resources and Mental Health;24
8.1.3;Women’s Later-Life Role Transitions;25
8.1.4;Social Power, Empowerment, and Coping of Older Women;26
8.1.5;“Mind-Body” Connection in Aging Women’s Mental Health;27
8.1.6;Factors Determining Aging Women’s Mental Health Outcomes;29
8.1.7;Role of Culture in Aging Women’s Positive Mental Health;31
8.1.8;Societal “Messages” of Women’s Positive Aging;32
8.1.9;Summary;34
8.1.10;Discussion Questions;34
8.1.11;Supplemental Book Readings;35
8.1.12;Supplemental Aging Videos;38
8.1.13;Additional Information Links;40
8.1.14;References;40
8.2;2 Women’s Resiliency and Psychological Adaptation to Aging;46
8.2.1;Aging Women’s Social Roles and Resiliency;47
8.2.2;The Ecology of Women’s Positive Aging;50
8.2.3;Generativity and Personal Growth;52
8.2.4;Positive Resilience as a Learning Process within a Cultural Context;54
8.2.5;Positive Cultural Attitudes and Influences;56
8.2.6;Gerotranscendance and Spirituality;57
8.2.7;Educating about Personal Resiliency Strategies;58
8.2.8;Summary;59
8.2.9;Discussion Questions;59
8.2.10;Supplemental Book Readings;60
8.2.11;Supplemental Aging Videos;62
8.2.12;Additional Information Links;63
8.2.13;References;63
8.3;3 Aging Self-Acceptance for Women;70
8.3.1;Cultural Roles and Aging Self-Acceptance;70
8.3.2;Physical Aging Self-Acceptance;71
8.3.3;Societal Feedback about Women’s Aging;72
8.3.4;Personal Adjustment, Self-Forgiveness, and Self-Acceptance;73
8.3.5;Life Role Transitions;75
8.3.6;Positive Psychosocial Adjustment and Self-Actualization;77
8.3.7;Realistic Aging and Sense of Self;79
8.3.8;Summary;82
8.3.9;Discussion Questions;82
8.3.10;Supplemental Book Readings;83
8.3.11;Supplemental Aging Videos;85
8.3.12;Additional Information Links;85
8.3.13;References;86
8.4;4 Aging Women and Mental Aerobics;90
8.4.1;Older Women and Mental Aerobics;90
8.4.2;Self-Regulation Theory and Older Women’s Cognitive Engagement;92
8.4.3;Mental Aerobic Interventions with Older Women;93
8.4.4;Mental Aerobics as a Preventative or Rehabilitative Factor for Aging Women;93
8.4.5;Later-Life Health Correlates with Mental Engagement Activities for Women;94
8.4.6;Summary;96
8.4.7;Discussion Questions;96
8.4.8;Supplemental Book Readings;97
8.4.9;Supplemental Aging Videos;98
8.4.10;Additional Information Links;99
8.4.11;References;100
9;II. Physical Health in Women’s Aging;104
9.1;5 Physical Changes and Self-Perceptions in Women’s Aging;106
9.1.1;Aging Women and Their Body Image;106
9.1.2;Psychological Mechanisms and Cognitive Biases That Influence Self-Perceptions;108
9.1.3;The “Culture” of Youth;110
9.1.4;Summary;112
9.1.5;Discussion Questions;113
9.1.6;Supplemental Book Readings;114
9.1.7;Supplemental Aging Videos;115
9.1.8;Additional Information Links;115
9.1.9;References;116
9.2;6 Aging Women and Health Longevity;120
9.2.1;Income;121
9.2.2;Social Support;123
9.2.3;Education;125
9.2.4;Healthy Choices: Smoking and Physical Activity;126
9.2.4.1;Physical Activity;126
9.2.4.2;Smoking Behavior;127
9.2.5;Interventions;128
9.2.6;Summary;130
9.2.7;Discussion Questions;130
9.2.8;Supplemental Book Readings;131
9.2.9;Supplemental Aging Videos;133
9.2.10;Additional Information Links;134
9.2.11;References;134
9.3;7 Importance of Daily Physical Activity for Older Women;140
9.3.1;Being Active Is a Quality-of-Life Issue;140
9.3.2;The Influence of Physical Activity on the Brain;142
9.3.3;The Influence of Physical Activity on the Body;143
9.3.4;Factors That Support Physical Activity;144
9.3.4.1;Sense of Community;144
9.3.4.2;Motivation;146
9.3.5;Barriers to Working Out;147
9.3.6;Recommendations/Interventions;149
9.3.7;Summary;151
9.3.8;Discussion Questions;151
9.3.9;Supplemental Book Readings;153
9.3.10;Supplemental Aging Videos;153
9.3.11;Additional Information Links;154
9.3.12;References;154
10;III. Women’s Diverse Aging Experiences;160
10.1;8 Diversity among Older Women;162
10.1.1;Diversity and Quality-of-Life Perceptions;165
10.1.2;Women’s Race, Culture, and Ethnicity Factors in Getting Older;167
10.1.3;Generational Experiences Shaping Women’s Aging;168
10.1.4;Societal Status for Older Women;168
10.1.5;Changing Living Situations with Aging;169
10.1.6;Sexuality and Gender Identity in Later Life;170
10.1.7;Education Access;170
10.1.8;Quality-of-Life Factors;171
10.1.9;Summary;175
10.1.10;Discussion Questions;176
10.1.11;Supplemental Book Readings;177
10.1.12;Supplemental Aging Videos;179
10.1.13;Additional Information Links;179
10.1.14;References;179
10.2;9 Expansion of Women’s Roles in Later Life;188
10.2.1;Expanded Role Duration;189
10.2.2;Multiple Social Roles in “Balance”;191
10.2.3;Within-Role Task Expansion;194
10.2.4;Summary;196
10.2.5;Discussion Questions;196
10.2.6;Supplemental Book Readings;197
10.2.7;Supplemental Aging Videos;198
10.2.8;Additional Information Links;199
10.2.9;References;199
10.3;10 The Role of Social Relationships for Aging Women;204
10.3.1;The Importance of a Strong Social Support System;204
10.3.2;Theories about Social Relationships in Aging Adults;205
10.3.3;The Quality and Function of Social Support;207
10.3.4;The Importance of Social Support on Physical and Mental/Cognitive Health;208
10.3.5;Social Network Interventions;211
10.3.6;Summary;212
10.3.7;Discussion Questions;212
10.3.8;Supplemental Book Readings;213
10.3.9;Supplemental Aging Videos;215
10.3.10;Additional Information Links;215
10.3.11;References;216
10.4;11 Women’s Sexuality in Later Life;220
10.4.1;Older Women and Sexual Engagement;220
10.4.2;Barriers to Older Women’s sexual activity;222
10.4.3;Biology of Women’s Later-Life Sexual Desire;224
10.4.4;Positive Supports for Older Women’s Sexuality;227
10.4.5;Summary;229
10.4.6;Discussion Questions;229
10.4.7;Supplemental Book Readings;230
10.4.8;Supplemental Aging Videos;231
10.4.9;Additional Information Links;231
10.4.10;References;232
11;IV. Aging Women’s Roles in Society;236
11.1;12 Women’s Economic Health and Work/Retirement in Later Life;238
11.1.1;Issues Related to Retirement;238
11.1.2;The Psychological Function of Work;239
11.1.3;Positively Aging at the Workplace;241
11.1.4;Advantages of a Mature Worker;241
11.1.5;Stereotypes of the Mature Worker;242
11.1.6;On-the-Job Factors that Influence the Aging Worker;244
11.1.7;Extending Career Work Life Expectancy;244
11.1.8;Factors to Consider;245
11.1.9;Remaining Updated;247
11.1.10;Summary;248
11.1.11;Discussion Questions;249
11.1.12;Supplemental Book Readings;250
11.1.13;Supplemental Aging Videos;251
11.1.14;Additional Information Links;252
11.1.15;References;252
11.2;13 Breaking Stereotypes of Aging Women;256
11.2.1;Stereotypes Impacting Positive Aging;256
11.2.2;Why Are Stereotypes Harmful?;260
11.2.3;What Can We Do to Combat These Stereotypes?;262
11.2.4;Summary;263
11.2.5;Discussion Questions;264
11.2.6;Supplemental Book Readings;265
11.2.7;Supplemental Aging Videos;266
11.2.8;Additional Information Links;266
11.2.9;References;267
11.3;14 Civic Engagement and the Power of Older Women;270
11.3.1;Benefits of Older Women’s Civic Engagement to Aging Women;271
11.3.1.1;Benefit of Intergenerational Learning and Mentoring;271
11.3.1.2;Benefit of Extended Social Support Resources;272
11.3.1.3;Benefit of Active Social Participation;273
11.3.1.4;Benefit of Having a “Voice” in Politics and Community Activities;274
11.3.1.5;Benefit of Positive “Role Models” of Aging;274
11.3.1.6;Benefit of Mentoring from Experienced Older Adults;274
11.3.2;Empowerment of Older Women;279
11.3.3;Summary;279
11.3.4;Discussion Questions;280
11.3.5;Supplemental Book Readings;281
11.3.6;Supplemental Aging Videos;282
11.3.7;Additional Information Links;282
11.3.8;References;283
11.4;15 Public Policies and the Next Steps in the Evolution of Women’s Aging;288
11.4.1;Changing Definition of “Quality-of-Life” Standards for Older Women Across the World;289
11.4.2;Evolving Definition of “Later Adulthood” as a Public Policy Concept;289
11.4.3;Shifting Social Image of an “Older Woman” in Different Cultures;290
11.4.4;Specific Issues of Public Policy Supports;291
11.4.4.1;Financial Protections and Resources;292
11.4.4.2;Housing and Transportation;292
11.4.4.3;Health Care Coverage;294
11.4.4.4;Eldercare Resources and Caregiver Supports;295
11.4.4.5;Future Workplace Changes, Training, and Job Security;296
11.4.5;Summary;298
11.4.6;Discussion Questions;298
11.4.7;Supplemental Book Readings;299
11.4.8;Aging Videos;301
11.4.9;Additional Information Links;302
11.4.10;References;302
12;Appendix A: Aging Knowledge and Attitude Surveys;308
13;Appendix B: List of National and International Support Resources by Topic;320
14;Index;346
15;Back Cover;353