This topic addresses the social theories, perspectives and research in the study of ageing. The topic will specifically focus on the diversity in the older population resulting from differing behaviours, traditions, and attitudes towards ageing. Students will consider ageing from a multidisciplinary perspective, broaden their knowledge base of the major social issues affecting ageing adults and an ageing society and examine their own attitudes and how such attitudes can influence policy and practice. Students will also examine the rural ageing experience, contrasting this with urban ageing and will explore the significance of ethnicity in relation to ageing.
This topic aims to address the social theories, perspectives and research in the study of ageing. The topic will specifically focus on the diversity in the older population resulting from differing behaviours, traditions, and attitudes towards ageing. Students will consider ageing from a multidisciplinary perspective, broaden their knowledge-base of the major social issues affecting ageing adults and an ageing society and examine their own attitudes and how attitudes can influence policy and practice. Students will also examine the rural ageing experience, contrasting this with urban ageing and will explore the significance of ethnicity in relation to ageing.
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