Elaborado con IA a partir del resumen de los autores
Introducción a la gerontología social publicada en 2014 que aborda el envejecimiento en Estados Unidos y a nivel global. El libro examina cambios demográficos, fisiológicos y psicológicos en adultos mayores, teorías sociales del envejecimiento y su impacto en la salud física y mental. Analiza sistemas de apoyo informal y familiar, cuidado de adultos mayores, envejecimiento productivo mediante ocio y compromiso cívico, pérdida y duelo en la vejez, bienestar económico en jubilación, arreglos de vivienda comunitarios y tecnologías para mejorar la calidad de vida. Incorpora políticas públicas, programas de seguridad social y opciones de carrera profesional en el campo del envejecimiento, enfatizando perspectivas multidisciplinarias y multigeneracionales.
Puntos clave
El envejecimiento poblacional genera cambios demográficos profundos en Estados Unidos con crecimiento acelerado del grupo de ochenta años y más y mayor diversidad en la vejez.
Las teorías sociales del envejecimiento incluyen perspectivas de desvinculación, continuidad y constructivismo social que explican la adaptación y significado en la edad avanzada.
El apoyo informal de familia y amigos es central para mantener la salud física, emocional e íntima de adultos mayores en sus comunidades.
La productividad en la vejez abarca ocio, participación religiosa y compromiso cívico como elementos que generan bienestar y significado vital.
Tecnologías de comunicación, gestión de salud digital y dispositivos asistivos facilitan el envejecimiento en el lugar de residencia y mejoran calidad de vida.
Para quién: Estudiantes y profesionales de psicología, trabajo social, enfermería y salud pública interesados en comprender integralmente el proceso de envejecimiento y preparar carreras en gerontología y servicios para adultos mayores.
Resumen de los autores
In this Section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents 1. Brief Table of Contents: ' Introduction Chapter 1: Older Population in the United States Chapter 2: Global Aging and Older Immigrants in the U.S. Chapter 3: Physical Well-being:' Physiological Changes and Health Chapter 4: Mental and Emotional Well-Being Chapter 6: Family, Friends, and Other Informal Supports Chapter 7: Informal and Family Caregiving Chapter 8: Productive Aging: Leisure, Spirituality and Civic Engagement Chapter 10: Economic Well-being: Retirement, Employment and Poverty Chapter 11: Community Well-Being: Living Arrangements and Social Interactions Chapter 12: Enhancing Older Adults' Well-being through Technology Chapter 13: Policies to Promote Older Adults' Well-Being Chapter 14: Careers in Aging 2. Full Table of Contents ' Introduction Why Study Gerontology? Key Terms How Do We Study Older Adults? Organization of the Text ' Chapter 1: Older Population in the United States Changing Demographics of the U.S. Population Maximum Life Span The Rapid Growth of the Old-Old and Oldest-Old Increasing Diversity Among the Older Population Longevity in Health or Disease? What does the Future Hold? ' Chapter 2: Global Aging and Older Immigrants in the U.S. Global Trends in Aging Economic Implications for Industrialized Countries Older Adults in Traditional Societies and the Impact of Modernization Immigrants to the United States ' Chapter 3: Physical Well-being:' Physiological Changes and Health Biological Theories of Aging Normal Physiological Changes with Age Common Chronic Diseases Accidents Use of Physician Services Health Promotion ' Chapter 4: Mental and Emotional Well-Being Aging and Cognitive Function Personality in the Later Years Mental Disorders among Older Persons ' Chapter 5 Social Theories of Aging The Importance of Social Theories of Aging Social Gerontological before 1961: Role and Activity The Next Stage of Development: Disengagement and Continuity Theory Newer Social Theoretical Perspectives A Focus on Structural Factors:' Political Economy and Social Constructionism Recent Developments in Social Gerontological ' Chapter 6: Family, Friends, and Other Informal Supports We All Need Informal Social The Centrality of Family Supports Older Partners as Social Support Sexuality, Intimacy and Emotional Support Other Family Supports ' Chapter 7: Informal and Family Caregiving What is Informal Caregiving? Services and Support for Caregivers Underpaid Caregivers Direct Care Workers ' Chapter 8: Productive Aging: Leisure, Spirituality and Civic Engagement Defining Productive Aging Leisure Religious Participation, Religiosity, and Spirituality Civic Engagement ' Chapter 9:Loss within the Context of Aging The Nature of Grief Typical Non-Death Losses Faced by Older Adults Death of Loved Ones Approaching One's own Death and the Dying Process End-of-Life Care: Palliative Care and Hospice The Right to Die Legal Options Regarding End-of-Life Care ' Chapter 10: Economic Well-being: Retirement, Employment and Poverty Retirement Employment Economic Status Changing Conceptions of Work and Retirement ' Chapter 11: Community Well-Being: Living Arrangements and Social Interactions The Aging Experience in Rural, Urban, and Suburban Areas Housing Patterns of Older People Social and Health Services to Promote Aging in Place Housing Policy and Growing Housing Needs ' Chapter 12: Enhancing Older Adults' Well-being through Technology Information and Communication Technologies Managing Health Online Technology in the Workplace Technologies to Help Aging in Place Can Computer Games Promote Elders' Well-being? ' Chapter 13: Policies to Promote Older Adults' Well-Being Understanding Policies, Programs and Regulations Historical, Economic and Political Context Social Security: An Income Security Program Social Services through the Older Americans Act Medicare and Medicaid Directions in Long-term Services and Supports ' Chapter 14: Careers in Aging Why Consider a Career in Aging? The Wide Range of Jobs in Aging Preparing for a Career in Aging A Multidisciplinary, Multigenerational Outlook ' ' '
Hooyman, N. R., Kawamoto, K., & Kiyak, H. A. (2014).Aging Matters: An Introduction to Social Gerontology. Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BB19615566
