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1 online resource (221 p.) |
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Social Perspectives on Ageing and Later Life Ser |
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Social Perspectives on Ageing and Later Life Ser
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| Contents |
Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Introduction: Autonomy in older adults: Offering choice through human and technological connections -- Introduction -- The importance of discussing autonomy, connection, and older adults -- The content of the book -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Connected autonomy and older adults' relationship with others -- 1. Between the autonomy of the individual and the autonomy of society: Uncovering a ""third way -- Introduction |
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The genesis of thought on autonomy -- How should autonomy be understood? -- Beyond the individual and societal perspectives: In search of a third way -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 2. Connection, autonomy, and older persons' right to take part in cultural life: A human rights-based approach -- Introduction -- Older persons and participation in social and cultural life -- The HRBA and the right to take part in social and cultural life -- The elements of an HRBA -- International human rights law and the right to take part in cultural life |
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Applying an HRBA to autonomy, connection, and the right of older persons to take part in cultural life: Next steps -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. Ageism and connected autonomy in the era of COVID-19 -- Introduction -- Older adults and connected autonomy -- Deprivation of social roles -- New technologies as a means of connection -- A feeling of stigmatization and categorization: ""At 65, we are not old! -- From the desire of politicians to protect the older adults to infantilization, discrimination, and weakened empowerment -- Conclusion -- References |
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4. The usefulness of useless conversation: An avenue for connection and autonomy for older adults -- Introduction -- What is small talk and why is it important? -- Older adults and opportunities for small talk -- Small talk, long-term care, and ""vulnerable"" adults -- Concluding remarks -- References -- 5. Sustaining travel dreams in retirement: Guidance at the crossroads -- Introduction -- Background -- Ageing and barriers to travel -- Sharing experiences on social media -- Service interactions in travel -- An applied study of connected autonomy in travel -- Older adult travel stories as data |
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Text analysis and visualization -- Evidence of connected autonomy -- The goal of connected autonomy -- Discourses of connected autonomy -- Financial empowerment via community -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 6. Constructing old age: Social theory on the creation and dismantling of harmful attitudes -- Introduction -- The theory of social construction in the broad context of social constructivism/constructionism -- Old age as a social construct -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Part II: Connected autonomy and older adults' relationship with technology |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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7. Technology and connected autonomy |
| Subject |
Aging -- Social aspects
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Aging
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Autonomy (Psychology) in old age
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bélanger-Hardy, Louise
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Jutai, Jeffrey W
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Łuszczyńska, Maria
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| ISBN |
9781000811759 |
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1000811751 |
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