Journal of Aging Studies articles from September 2000

Journal of Aging Studies archives from September 2000

GRAY AND GREEN?: Stewardship and Sustainability in an Aging Society.
September 1, 2000... INTRODUCTION Experts in many fields are beginning to speculate about the profound and pervasive effects of an "aging society" on various institutional, economic, political, and social aspects of our lives (Friedland and Summer 1999; Hudson...

THE LOBBY AS AN ARENA IN THE CONFRONTATION BETWEEN ACCEPTANCE AND DENIAL OF OLD AGE.
September 1, 2000... ABSTRACT: In two anthropological studies on old-age institutions, the lobby is found to be an arena in which one may examine the styles that seniors use to cope with the end of life. The lobby seemingly symbolizes the socioexistential situation...

IMMIGRATING FOR STATUS IN LATE LIFE: Effects of Globalization on Filipino American Veterans.
September 1, 2000... ABSTRACT: In this article we examine the late-life immigration of Filipino American veterans who have recently been awarded U.S. citizenship based on their military service to the United States during World War II. Based on data collected with...

FAMILY HISTORY AND PENSIONS: The Relationships Between Marriage, Divorce, Children, and Private Pension Coverage.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... ABSTRACT: This article examines how family history affects the odds of private pension receipt and how these effects vary by sex. Analyses indicated that family history had opposite effects for men and women. Compared to continuously married...

SERVICE PROVIDERS' MODES OF INTERACTING WITH FRAIL ELDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: Understanding the Context for Caregiving Decisions.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to explore the professional context within which frail elderly individuals and their families operate as they make decisions regarding caregiving. The findings serve to improve our understanding of the...