Gerotranscendence : a developmental theory of positive aging / Lars Tornstam.

By:

Tornstam, Lars, 1943- [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0826131344
9780826131348

Other title:

Developmental theory of positive aging

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

305.2601 22

LOC classification:

HQ1061 .T667 2005

Contents:

1. The need for new theories in social gerontology -- 2. Origin of the theory and first outline -- 3. The qualitative content of gerotranscendence -- 4. Quantitative empirical studies -- 5. Gerotranscendence in practice -- 6. Conclusions and summary -- App. Suggested exercises for personal development.

Review: "Lars Tornstam's latest book explores the need for new theories in gerontology and sets the stage for the development of his theory of gerotranscendence. This theory was developed to address what the author sees as a perpetual mismatch between present theories in social gerontology and existing empirical data." "The author supports his theory with qualitative in-depth interviews with older persons and quantitative studies. In addition, Tornstam illustrates the practical implications of the theory of gerotranscendence for professionals working with older adults in care settings. A useful Appendix contains suggestions of how to facilitate personal development toward gerotranscendence."--BOOK JACKET.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-208) and index.

"Lars Tornstam's latest book explores the need for new theories in gerontology and sets the stage for the development of his theory of gerotranscendence. This theory was developed to address what the author sees as a perpetual mismatch between present theories in social gerontology and existing empirical data." "The author supports his theory with qualitative in-depth interviews with older persons and quantitative studies. In addition, Tornstam illustrates the practical implications of the theory of gerotranscendence for professionals working with older adults in care settings. A useful Appendix contains suggestions of how to facilitate personal development toward gerotranscendence."--BOOK JACKET.

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