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Autor/in | Fisher, Bradley J. |
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Titel | The Essence of a Life: Life Histories as a Method for Generating Images of Successful Aging. |
Quelle | In: Teaching Sociology, 19 (1991) 1, S.21-27Infoseite zur Zeitschrift |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0092-055X |
Schlagwörter | Aging (Individuals); Aging Education; Autobiographies; College Curriculum; Course Content; Gerontology; Higher Education; Research Methodology; Social Science Research; Sociology; Student Research; Success; Teaching Experience; Undergraduate Students Aging; Altern; Ageing education; Altenbildung; Autobiography; Autobiografie; Autobiographie; Kursprogramm; Gerontologie; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Social scientific research; Sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung; Soziologie; Studentenforschung; Erfolg |
Abstract | Examines the use of life histories as a method for explaining successful aging patterns. Describes a life-history research project in which undergraduates personalize material learned in social gerontology courses, integrating the life experience and theories. Sensitizes students to the impact of social forces on successful aging. Argues this research enriches students' understanding of older people. (NL) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |