Leslie A. Morgan

Aging, Society, and the Life Course Leslie A. Morgan 5 Revised edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Leslie A. Morgan, PhD, codirector of the Gerontology Doctoral Program, and professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Dr. Morgan has 35 years of experience in teaching and research in aging and has published on a variety of topics, from economic well-being and family relationships to assisted living. She has authored or coauthored five books and numerous articles. Dr. Morgan has been principal or coprincipal investigator on several NIH-funded studies of life in assisted living, examining the quality of resident experience and transitions among residents. Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD, is the director of Scripps Gerontology Center and professor in the Department of Sociology and Gerontology at Miami University. Dr. Kunkel has 30 years of experience in research and teaching in gerontology. She is the grateful recipient of the 2015 Clark Tibbitts Award from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Dr. Kunkel has published more than 40 articles, books, and book chapters, and more than 30 research monographs on the aging network, innovations in the delivery of home care, population projections, global aging, and gerontology education. Along with colleagues Frank Whittington and J. Scott Brown, Kunkel published a Springer textbook, "Global Aging," in 2014. Contents "Preface" "Acknowledgments" 1. AGING AND SOCIETY Learning Objectives Dimensions of Aging Physical Aging Psychological Aging Social Aging Societal Aging Ways of Categorizing People by Age Chronological Age Functional Age Life Stage The Rise of Old Age as a Social Category Generational Consciousness The Aging Population as a Social Force The Life Course and Old Age Social Perspectives on Aging The Sociological Imagination The Growth of Gerontology as a Field of Study and Practice Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion 2. STUDYING AGING Learning Objectives Why Do We Conduct Research? The Role of Theory How Do We Conduct Research on Aging? Age as a Variable Separating Age, Period, and Cohort Effects Methods Targeted to Research on Aging Longitudinal/Panel Studies Secondary Analysis Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Event History Analysis Life History and Reminiscence Other Special Issues in Studying Aging Cohort-Centrism, Dynamism, and Limits of Current Knowledge Applying Theory: Cohort Size and Life Chances: The Easterlin Hypothesis Sociology of Science Research Activism Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion TOPICAL ESSAY. IRONIES OF CRIME: SILVER-HAIRED VICTIMS AND CRIMINALS 3. AN AGING WORLD: DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES Learning Objectives The Aging of Societies Global Aging How Do Populations Age? Applying Theory: Demographic Transition Theory Measures of Population Aging Demographic Characteristics of the U. S. Aging Population Living Arrangements Geographic Distribution Gender Composition Increasing Racial and Ethnic Diversity Centenarians Interpreting and Using Demographic Data The Fallacy of the Demographic Imperative Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion 4. THE AGING INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIAL CONTEXT Learning Objectives Setting the Stage: Psychology of Aging Human Development and Aging Social Context, Life Course, and Individual Aging Successful Aging: The Role of Social Factors Environmental Gerontology Social Context The Life Course Social Roles Age Norms Structural Lag Life Course Perspective in Gerontology Analyzing Theory: The Emergence of Developmental Science Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion TOPICAL ESSAY. CREATIVITY AND AGE: THE REAL STORY 5. AGING AND THE FAMILY: PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXTS Learning Objectives The Family as an Institution The Meanings of Generation Core Norms and Expectations of Family Relationships Independence and Dependence Voluntarism and Obligation Families as Personal Networks Applying Theory: Family Life Cycle Theory and Individual Dependency in the Family Strengths in Later-Life Families Continuity and Change in Later-Life Families Key Familial Roles and Relationships Spouses/Aging Couples Grandparents Families as Caregivers Context of Caregiving: Family Norms of Mutual Assistance Intergenerational Support Family Members as Caregivers to Frail Elders Caregiver Burden and Rewards Involvement of Older Adults in Their Own Care Family Conflict: Elder Abuse and Neglect Social Change and the Family's Future Changes in Marriage Changes in the Size and Shape of Families Future Changes in the Timing of Family Life Events Growing Complexity of Family Relations Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion 6. WORK AND RETIREMENT IN THE LIFE COURSE Learning Objectives Employment as an Organizing Force in the Life Course Dynamics of the Labor Force Employment and Life Chances The Occupational Life Cycle Older Workers and the Dynamics of the Labor Force Skills and Employability of Older Workers Age Discrimination in Employment: Problems and Policies Applying Theory: Rocking Chairs or Rock Climbing: Disengagement and Activity Theories Defining Retirement The Social Construction of Retirement The Institutionalization of Retirement in the United States The Role of Social Security The Role of Employer Pensions Gender and Retirement Race, Ethnic, and Social Class Variations The Deconstruction of Retirement? Individual Retirement Determinants of the Retirement Decision Employment After Retirement--Encore and Bridge Jobs Retirement Consequences for Individuals and Couples Applying Theory: Continuity Theory and the "Busy Ethic" Rethinking Work and Retirement for the Future Changes in Policies and Political Attitudes Changes in the Economy and the Nature of Work Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion TOPICAL ESSAY. PORTRAYAL OF OLDER MEN AND WOMEN IN MEDIA "Senjooti Roy" 7. ECONOMICS AND THE AGING OF SOCIETY Learning Objectives The Role of Economics in Aging Policy and the Economic Status of Older Adults Sources of Income for Older Adults in the United States Economic Well-Being of Older Americans Economic Well-Being and Inequality Among Older People Effects of Population Aging on the Economy Applying Theory: The Stratified Life Course: Cumulative Inequality and Economic Diversity Prospects for the Future Economic Status of the Elderly Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion TOPICAL ESSAY." "E-ELDERS 8. AGING AND HEALTH: INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS, AND POLICIES Learning Objectives Physical Aging The Health Status of Older People Prevalence Rates for Chronic Conditions Functional Ability Self-Assessment Mortality Mental Health and Aging Explaining Gender and Race Variations in Health The U. S. Health Care System The Medical Model of Health Care Elements of the Health Care System Access and Utilization Financing Health Care for Older Americans Applying Theory: The Political Economy of Health Care Access Long-Term Care in the United States Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion TOPICAL ESSAY." "ANTIAGING: COSMETICS AND AESTHETICS "Senjooti Roy" 9. POLITICS, GOVERNMENT, AND AGING IN AMERICA Learning Objectives The Social Construction of Old Age and the Welfare State The Older Americans Act: A Legacy of Compassionate Ageism Policy Debates and the Social Construction of Old Age Generational Politics: Conflict and Consensus The Potential for Generational Conflict The Generational Equity Debate The Battle Over Social Security The Debate on Age and Need Entitlements Rethinking Age-Based Policies? Aging and Political Behavior Age Norms and Rules for Political Participation Age, Period, and Cohort Effects on Political Behavior Working the Political System: Age-Based Advocacy Applying Theory: Age Stratification Theory Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion 10. GLOBAL AGING "With J. SCOTT BROWN" Learning Objectives Global Aging and Regional Economies Level-of-Development Designations Demographic Overview of Global Aging Speed of Population Aging Demographic Dividends Cultural Traditions, Population Aging, and Social Change China: One-Child Policy Germany: Inverted Pyramid Kenya: Health Challenges Aging and the Welfare State History of the Welfare State Program Types and Eligibility Welfare State and the Role of the Family Applying Theory: Modernization Theory The Study of Global Aging Comparative Methods International Initiatives on Aging Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion TOPICAL ESSAY." "GREYING OF THE RAINBOW: LGBT AGING "Colleen R. Bennett" 11. BABY BOOMERS AND THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF AGING Learning Objectives Cohort Flow and Changing Aging Who Are the Baby Boomers? Characteristics of the Baby Boomer Cohort Generational Characteristics New Landscapes of Aging The Third Age: A New Phase of the Life Course Productive Aging: Expanded Opportunities, Altered Expectations Workforce Needs for an Aging Society Lifelong Learning Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion 12. THE DYNAMICS OF AGING IN OUR FUTURE Learning Objectives Aging in a Changing Social World Rethinking Old Age and the Life Course Long-Term Changes in Aging: Beyond the Boomers Growth and Change: The Aging of the Older Population Centenarians Changing Family Structures: Implications for Care and Relationships Changes in Health: Incremental Changes and Breakthroughs The Risks of Prediction The Uniqueness of Aging in Each Cohort Challenges and Opportunities for the Field Disciplinary Frameworks Micro/Macro Distinctions: Implications for Policy and Practice Firming our Theoretical Foundations Addressing Diversity Transforming Knowledge to Inform Policy and Practice Your Future Aging Self Summary Web Exercise Key Terms Questions for Thought and Discussion "References" "Index"Publisher Marketing:"[This] book's unfading preoccupation with social context, social processes, and social structures distinguishes itself and greatly contributes to the discourse in gerontology." --The Gerontologist This classic text, now in its fifth edition, is distinguished by its emphasis on social context, social processes, and social structures as part of a broader understanding of the sociology of aging and the life course. Presenting an objective view of the realities of aging, both positive and negative, the book examines aging from micro/macro, personal, community, societal, and global perspectives. This fifth edition describes important changes in the field of social gerontology and the growth in such topics as diversity, global aging, and the life course. It addresses major shifts in public policy, social institutions, and aging-related programming initiatives. There is a strong focus on the changing landscape of aging, particularly in regard to social engagement, employment and lifelong learning, enhanced health and independence, and livable communities for people of all ages. Additionally, the book includes new information on the Affordable Care Act and end-of-life issues. The text is uniquely organized, featuring theoretical discussions in each chapter and topical essays between chapters. Critical thinking and review questions foster an in-depth understanding of the material. Written in an engaging style, the text is for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students; it is also used effectively in introductory gerontology classes. In addition to an Instructor's Manual, the fifth edition now includes Power- Point slides. NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION: Provides updated data on aging and baby boomers in the United States and worldwide Presents expanded focus on baby boomers' impact on the larger society Discusses major public policy changes and innovative services and programs affecting older adults Uses detailed examples to illustrate the challenges of sorting out age, period, and cohort effects in research on aging Covers the Affordable Care Act and up-to-date information on Medicare Features new information on end-of-life issues Presents provocative essays on positive and contemporary issues not typically covered, including love, sex, creativity, media representations, LGBT aging, and crime Focuses on enhanced health and independence and aging-in-place initiatives Provides learning objectives in each chapter and web-based extracurricular activities Includes PowerPoint slides in addition to an Instructor's Manual

Contributor Bio:  Morgan, Leslie A, PhD Leslie Morgan is Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She has authored or co-authored three previous books and has also published over 30 articles and book chapters. Her research has focused on a variety of issues related to the aging of the population and issues confronting older persons, including widowhood, economic well-being, family relationships, and housing alternatives. Contributor Bio:  Kunkel, Suzanne R Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD, is Director, Scripps Gerontology Center and Professor, Department of Sociology and Gerontology, Miami University. She has been principal investigator or co-investigator on local, state, federal, and foundation grants totaling more than $3.5 million. She received the Hiram Friedsam Mentorship Award from AGHE, and is currently Treasurer of GSA. Dr. Kunkel was co-author (with Leslie Morgan) of all previous editions of Aging, Society, and the Life Course. With Frank Whittington and Erdman Palmore, she co-edited the most recent edition of the International Handbook on Aging, co-edited with Frank Whittington the Spring 2013 edition of Generations focusing on global aging, and co-authored with Frank Whittington and Scott Brown a 2014 textbook, Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course. She has published more than 40 articles, books, and book chapters, and more than 30 research monographs on the aging network, innovations in the delivery of home care, population projections, global aging, and gerontology education.