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The social world of older people: understanding loneliness and social isolation in later life
- Authors:
- VICTOR Christina, SCAMBLER Sasha, BOND John
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 262p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
Developments to the physical environment, scientific and technological innovation, the reorganisation of work and leisure and the impact of globalization and global capitalism have all influenced the nature of the world in which we now live. Social engagement and relationships, however, remain important at any age and their quality is a key element contributing to the quality of life of older people. This book provides a detailed account of loneliness and social isolation as experienced by older people living in Britain. The authors consider the incidence and effects of isolation and loneliness, identifying the factors which lead to such experiences and considering potential interventions. They also argue that these feelings are experienced at all stages of the life course and not unique to the social world of older people. Victor, Scambler and Bond rationalise that this is an important area, as both loneliness and social isolation are negatively associated with both quality and quantity of life - whilst the maintenance of social relationships is seen as a key component of 'successful ageing'.
Quality of life and older people
- Authors:
- BOND John, CORNER Lynne
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 131p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
Provides a critical approach to the conceptualization and measurement of quality of life in social gerontology and health and social care research. The book re-examines what we mean by 'quality of life' in a post-modern world, and examines the impact of continuous personal and social changes on the lives of older people. The book explores ideas about quality of life in social gerontological literature, and describes the experiences of older people through both their own personal accounts and representations in everyday life, popular culture and scientific research. The book reviews the way that older people talk about their quality of life and how this differs from the ways that younger people, researchers and scientists, policy makers and professionals discuss it. The book draws on a range of behavioural and social science knowledge to present a new way of thinking about and understanding quality of life and older people. While the book provides a critique of existing social science theories underpinning conceptions of quality of life it also address operational issues for the use of quality of life in social gerontological research.
Ageing in society: European perspectives on gerontology
- Editors:
- BOND John, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 364p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd
The third edition of this text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of ageing, exploring the key theories, concepts and methods which the behavioural and social sciences contribute to the subject. A new chapter on cognitive ageing has been added and key themes, such as social protection, retirement, health and illness, and cultural images of old age are also critically examined.
Ageing in society: an introduction to social gerontology
- Editors:
- BOND John, COLEMAN Peter
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 346p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at students and academics in the social sciences, and those in the health and welfare services who work with the elderly. Includes chapters on biological ageing; psychological ageing; the sociology of retirement; dependency; poverty; and demographic change.