Shaping Ageing

Teodorescu, Adriana; Chiribuca, Dan

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“…In terms of the concept of the silver economy, all of these aspects appear as development opportunities and are inextricably linked to the concept of active aging. It is argued that an active aging approach has the potential to enable countries to respond successfully to the challenges of population aging, because of its comprehensive focus and emphasis on societal as well as individual responsibility [8,9]. In the European Union, active aging is monitored and promoted chiefly by the Active Aging Index, a policy tool in use since 2012.…”

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Measuring Activity—The Picture of Seniors in Poland and Other European Union Countries

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Stanimir

2023

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Three interconnected and mutually supporting priority areas of “Europe 2020”, which will continue as priorities until 2030, constitute the idea of sustainable development based on three pillars—economic, environmental and social. The third pillar, related to social inclusion, aims to protect the interests of various social groups, including the growing group of elderly individuals. In this context, the activity of seniors becomes one of the key elements of sustainable development. For many years, it has been advocated that seniors have to be active, not only in terms of their physical activity, but also in terms of the so-called digital/technological inclusion or exclusion. This article attempts to answer the question of whether seniors’ activity in various areas of life (for example, taking into account the components of the Active Aging Index) can translate into a better assessment of their lives. We compare the activity of Polish seniors with their peers from EU countries. By identifying the differences, we try to pinpoint the causes of inactivity and indicate the areas of action necessary to stimulate their activity. Pointing out the disadvantages of the AAI’s construction, which are related to the cultural schemes, traditions, and social conditions of EU countries, we propose an original active aging indicator, which was created using Hellwig’s method and which is based on the results of a pilot study conducted with Polish seniors in 2020. The values of both indicators (AAI and the original) were also used to examine the impact of seniors’ activity on their general life satisfaction. In this part of the study, we used a comparative analysis and a classification method.

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Measuring Activity—The Picture of Seniors in Poland and Other European Union Countries

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Stanimir

2023

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Reconsidering Jung and Aging : A Book Review

Stephens

2024

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Visual Representations of Older People’s Sexuality in Popular Cartoons

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Gewirtz-Meydan

2024

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This study explores the portrayal of older adults’ sexuality in popular cartoons, a medium often overlooked in discussions about aging and sexual representation. The research examines how visual and textual signs in cartoons produce humor by reinforcing stereotypes and normalizing judgments about later-life sexual behavior. Using a visual social semiotic approach, the study analyzes a selection of cartoons, focusing on how these depictions reflect societal attitudes towards aging and sexuality. The findings reveal that older individuals are often portrayed in a stigmatized manner, with their sexual desires and activities depicted as either comical or abnormal. This contributes to the marginalization of older adults in sexual discourse and perpetuates ageist stereotypes. The study concludes that while these representations may appear harmless, they play a significant role in shaping public perceptions and can negatively impact the self-image and sexual well-being of older individuals. Future research should further investigate how older adults perceive these portrayals and their implications for societal attitudes towards aging and sexuality.

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Shaping Ageing

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Measuring Activity—The Picture of Seniors in Poland and Other European Union Countries

Measuring Activity—The Picture of Seniors in Poland and Other European Union Countries

Reconsidering Jung and Aging : A Book Review

Visual Representations of Older People’s Sexuality in Popular Cartoons

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