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Women and Positive Aging
An International Perspective
This insightful book surveys the latest international research in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and gender studies related to the aging issues faced by women from different cohorts, backgrounds, and life situations, and contains an emphasis on the positive aging perspective in gerontology research, including theory, practical applications, case studies, and associated intervention strategies
Lisa Hollis-Sawyer (Author), Amanda Dykema-Engblade (Author)
9780124201361
Hardback, published 9 March 2016
352 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.7 kg
Approx.334 pages
Chapter I: Gender Differences in Aging and Mental Health Needs Chapter 2: Women’s Resiliency and Psychological Adaptation to Aging Chapter 3: Self-Acceptance for Aging Women Chapter 4: Aging Women and Mental Aerobics Chapter 5: Physical Changes and Self-Perceptions in Women’s Aging Chapter 6: Aging Women and Healthy Longevity Chapter 7: Importance of Daily Physical Activity for Older Women Chapter 8: Diversity Among Older Women Chapter 9: Expansion of Women’s Roles in Later Life Chapter 10: The Important Role of Social Relationships for Aging Women Chapter 11: Women’s Sexuality in Later Life Chapter 12: Women’s Economic Health and Work/Retirement in Later Life Chapter 13: Breaking Stereotypes of Aging Women Chapter 14: Civic Engagement and the Power of Older Women Chapter 15: Public Policies and the Next Steps in the Evolution of Women’s Aging
Subject Areas: Geriatric medicine [MJX], Maturation & ageing [MFKH3], Age groups: the elderly [JFSP31], Gender studies: women [JFSJ1]
