Journal of Aging Studies articles from March 2001

Journal of Aging Studies archives from March 2001

The "grands and greats" of very old black grandmothers.(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... 1. Introduction The study of grandparenthood among African Americans has had a relatively narrow focus in recent years, concentrating on the grandmother's role as a surrogate parent to her grandchildren (Minkler, Roe, & Price, 1992). This...

Elder respect Exploration of ideals and forms in East Asia.(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... 1. Introduction In recent years, concern over respect for elders has been increasing (Belmont Report, 1978; Chipperfield & Havens, 1992; Ingersoll-Dayton & Saengtienchai, 1999; Leininger, 1990; Lew, 1995; McKee, 1982; Mehta, 1997;...

The roles of adult daughters in long-term care facilities Alternative role manifestations.
March 1, 2001... 1. Introduction Family members continue to have extensive contact and close emotional ties with their older adult relatives after institutionalization (Aneshensel, Pearlin, Mullan, Zarit, & Whitlach, 1995; Brody, 1986). As well, familial...

Selling retirement in financial planning advertisements.
March 1, 2001... 1. Introduction There are two perennial questions about retirement -- What is it, and how can one achieve it? -- whose answers are related and shift across time. Nowadays, the ends and means of retirement need to be considered within a...

Blessed assurance The role of religion and spirituality in Alzheimer's disease caregiving and other significant life events.(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... 1. Introduction In recent years, research in a broad range of disciplines has turned attention to how religion and spirituality influence different aspects of physical and mental health (Ellison, 1991; Koenig, 1994; Levin, 1994). Matthews,...

The construction of the good death A dramaturgy approach.
March 1, 2001... Let us deal with the human condition as we find it: in ever changing, ever renewing drama (Sabrin, 1977, p. 39) 1. Introduction "Old Goriot," a classic portrait of Parisian society, portrays Goriot dying, while holding on in hopes that...