scholarly journals Reconceptualising Exclusion from Civic Engagement in Later Life: Towards a New Research Agenda

2021 ◽  
pp. 245-257
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Serrat ◽  
Thomas Scharf ◽  
Feliciano Villar
Keyword(s):  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Key Dimensions ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Research And Policy

AbstractSocial exclusion in later life remains a major challenge for ageing societies. Despite widespread acceptance of its multidimensional nature, research and policy debates have tended to focus on exclusion from material resources or social relations, overlooking other recognised dimensions of social exclusion. In this context, exclusion from civic engagement has been the least studied dimension. In this chapter, we argue that future research and policy initiatives should pay attention to four key dimensions of older people’s exclusion from civic engagement. First, we need to embrace the multidimensionality of the concept of civic engagement, which includes a range of qualitatively different activities. Second, it is essential to account for the diversity of the older population, since this shapes who is able to engage civically and in which ways. Third, attention should be paid to the dynamics and experiences of engagement across the life course, in order to understand better civic engagement trajectories. Fourth, we need to consider exclusion from civic engagement as a culturally-embedded process that is largely shaped by the particular socio-political context in which engagement occurs. We provide examples of recent research covering these dimensions of exclusion from civic engagement and conclude by proposing areas of further inquiry.

AMASE ‒ A multidimensional approach to social exclusion in later life – health consequences for ageing populations. A research project aiming to understand and lessen social exclusion

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana-Alexandra DUMITRESCU
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Ageing Populations

Social exclusion of older adults represents a focal problem in Romania. It has a multidimensional character, manifesting in multiple areas: exclusion from social relations, from material resources, from services, from community and society. This paper presents the rationale of the AMASE project, our research and social policy objectives, as well as our work philosophy. Keywords: social exclusion; vulnerability; ageing; Norwegian grants.

The Social Context and Resources of the Unmarried in Old Age

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat M. Keith
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Role Transitions ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Life Course

A model of singleness in later life was developed to show how the social context may influence the personal and social resources of older, unmarried persons. The unmarried (especially the divorced) will be an increasing proportion of the aged population in the future, and they will require more services than will the married. Role transitions of the unmarried over the life course, finances, health, and social relationships of older singles are discussed with implications for practice and future research.

scholarly journals Women’s sexual health in later life: Gaps and opportunities in research and practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 174550651987809
Author(s):  
Alexandra CH Nowakowski ◽  
JE Sumerau
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sexuality Studies ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Women’S Sexual Health ◽  
The Life Course

This article complements emerging reviews and summaries of the recent expansion of sexuality studies within and beyond geriatrics and associated fields. To this end, we synthesize important insights and discussions taking place throughout geriatrics and other fields at present, and situate these conversations in broader discussions concerning sexualities, health, and aging. In so doing, we outline some gaps in existing work as well as opportunities for not only filling these gaps in our understandings of women’s sexual health in later life but also in order to demonstrate the usefulness of expanding prior approaches to analyses concerning womanhood, aging, sexualities, and health over the life course. In conclusion, we outline some specific pathways for future research concerning women’s sexual health in later life.

scholarly journals Sustainable Project Management: A Conceptualization-Oriented Review and a Framework Proposal for Future Studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Armenia ◽  
Rosa Maria Dangelico ◽  
Fabio Nonino ◽  
Alessandro Pompei
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Corporate Policies ◽  
Current State ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Key Dimensions ◽  
New Research

Today, more than ever, achieving sustainability of business activities, intertwining social, economic, and environmental perspectives, is one of the most challenging objectives for companies. Project management processes are no exception. This paper aims to contribute to the current research knowledge through a systematic review of the literature on the integration of project management and sustainability. Specifically, the aim was to clarify the research domains of sustainable project management, and to understand the current state of development and the future research directions. Results indicate that academic literature about this topic is still in its infancy, but that scholars’ attention is growing, opening new research directions. Based on the literature review results, we propose a new conceptual framework linking five key dimensions of sustainable project management: corporate policies and practices, resource management, life cycle orientation, stakeholders’ engagement, and organizational learning.

Scars that will not Disappear: Long-term Associations between Early and Later life Unemployment under Different Welfare Regimes

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 727-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARTINA BRANDT ◽  
KARSTEN HANK
Keyword(s):  
Older Workers ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Welfare Regimes ◽  
Childhood Conditions ◽  
Unemployment Spells ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Welfare State Regimes ◽  
Scarring Effects

AbstractExploiting retrospective data from the SHARELIFE project, we investigate long-term associations between early and later life unemployment spells of at least six months in a sample of more than 13,000 men and women from eleven European countries. Our findings provide, first, evidence for significant differences in the life-course pattern of unemployment occurrence between welfare state regimes. Second, childhood conditions are shown to bear significant associations with the odds of experiencing periods of unemployment throughout one's employment career. Third, and finally, our analysis confirms previous research in that we provide clear evidence for long-term scarring effects, showing that they are indeed permanent ones, as we observe them even among older workers close to retirement. The paper concludes with a discussion of perspectives for future research.

scholarly journals There Is No Community Here: Living Alone, Place, and Older Peoples' Risk of Social Isolation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 122-123
Author(s):  
Rachel Weldrick
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Diverse Range

Abstract Existing research has identified significant risk factors for experiencing social isolation in later life including chronic health conditions, mobility impairments, and living alone among others. Although many older people who live alone maintain active social lives, living alone remains a top predictor of social isolation. Less is known about other types of risk factors, such as place-based risks and social exclusion. Despite calls to examine the role of place and social exclusion in social isolation risk, few studies have investigated the links. Models of isolation risk have often omitted place-based factors and social exclusion and focused largely on individual-level risks. In order to address these gaps, this paper presents the findings of 17 in-depth, qualitative interviews with community-dwelling older people who live alone (aged 65-93). Participants were recruited using a theoretical sampling strategy to ensure that a diverse range of neighbourhood types were represented among the participants (e.g., walkable vs. car-dependent neighbourhoods). Interview transcripts were analyzed using a constructivist grounded approach resulting in several major themes. Participants described aspects of their local environments as shaping their risk of isolation including infrastructure and amenities delivered in place, and neighbourhood makeup, among others. These themes are further examined through the lens of place-based exclusion and used to conceptualize how dimensions of both place and social exclusion fit into the model of known isolation risk factors. An adapted model of risk is presented to guide future research and intervention planning.

scholarly journals Advancing Research and Policy on Social Exclusion of Older People: Towards a Coherent and Critical Discourse

2021 ◽  
pp. 435-450
Author(s):  
Thomas Scharf ◽  
Kieran Walsh ◽  
Sofie Van Regenmortel ◽  
Anna Wanka
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Individual ◽  
New Research ◽  
Conceptual Research ◽  
Different Parts

AbstractThis concluding chapter outlines key contributions of the book, indicating how the individual chapters have pushed beyond the current state-of-the-art scientific knowledge on social exclusion of older people. Drawing together some of the major cross-cutting themes emerging from the different parts of the book, the chapter highlights interconnections between the contributing chapters and deepens our understanding of the conceptual framing of social exclusion of older people. We use this frame as a basis for developing a new research agenda that relates not only to future empirical and conceptual research, but also to policy development in the field of social exclusion in later life.

scholarly journals Traumatic Events and Cognitive Function: Does Time When Traumatic Events Happen Matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 428-428
Author(s):  
Gabriella Dong
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Memory Processing ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract People at different life stage may respond differently to traumatic events and result in different cognitive health. This study aims to examine the relationship between life stage at which one experiences traumatic events and cognitive function. The data were drawn from the 2017-2019 PINE study (N = 3,125). The time of life events happened was evaluated by childhood (<20), adulthood (20-59), and old age (60 and above). Cognition was measured through global cognition, episodic memory, working memory, processing speed, and MMSE. Linear regression was used. Individuals with the latest exposure to traumatic events at adulthood or old age have higher cognitive function than those without traumatic events over the life course. Exposure to traumatic events in middle or later life stimulates cognition, while trauma exposure in earlier life stage does not. Future research to understand the impact of traumatic events on health could consider the time when traumatic events happen

scholarly journals Civic Engagement in Retirement and the Socioemotional Experience of Pandemic Time

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 694-694
Author(s):  
Boroka Bo
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Sociology Of Emotions ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Experience Of Time ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract This research integrates literature from the sociology of the life course, sociology of emotions and the sociology of time to examine how Socioeconomic Status (SES) influenced retiree civic engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. I find that SES framed both the social experience of time and the prevalent emotions experienced by retirees while physically distancing during the early days of the pandemic. These individual-level experiences translated to markedly different blueprints for civic engagement. High-SES retirees were more likely to ‘go global’, organizing to advocate for their interests. Conversely, low-SES retirees were more likely to ‘turn in’, minimizing their civic engagement. My findings reveal how existing sociopolitical inequalities may become further entrenched in public health crises. Policies aimed at combating inequalities in later life also need to consider socioemotional and sociotemporal factors.

scholarly journals Singing lessons as a path to well-being in later life

2021 ◽  
pp. 030573562110309
Author(s):  
Alexandra M Smith ◽  
Kay Kleinerman ◽  
Annabel J Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depressive Episodes

Seventy-two persons, who had begun voice lessons after 40 years of age, were invited to complete an online survey that focused on the singers’ experience, motivation, goals, health and well-being, repertoire, practice, and demographic information; 48 respondents (33 females, mean age 60.81 years, range 48.83–82.08, SD = 6.99) completed the questionnaire. Most participants indicated that enjoyment and personal growth motivated their taking lessons. Over 90% commented on benefits of singing to their physical health (e.g., breathing) and mental health (e.g., mood, less depressive episodes). Despite the solitary aspect of singing lessons, 67% reported positive changes in social relations since taking lessons. Benefits to professional relations were also reported (e.g., confidence, listening to others). Repertoire level was generally high, consistent with a high average university educational level. Cost of lessons and time demands may account for the generally high socioeconomic status of respondents. Given that the singing voice is a musical instrument available to almost everyone, results might motivate older adults to consider taking voice lessons, encourage health care professionals to consider voice lessons as interventions to benefit clients, and persuade governments to subsidize voice lessons for older adults in their jurisdictions. The study provides a foundation for future research on the relative impacts on well-being of vocal lessons versus choral singing in the context of relative investments in the two activities.

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