Changing Cultures of Ageing and Spirituality

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Elizabeth MacKinlay (Charles Sturt University, Australia) Ann Harrington (Charles Sturt University, Australia)

Changing Cultures of Ageing and Spirituality

Elizabeth MacKinlay (Charles Sturt University, Australia), Ann Harrington (Charles Sturt University, Australia)

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Routledge
12 September 2023

Cultural studies; Sociology; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Child & developmental psychology; Psychology of ageing

This book addresses important issues of ageing and spirituality and reflects on the impact of culture on both constructs. The papers are contemporary in that they include excerpts of cultural impact on spirituality from New Zealand, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, Australia and the United States.

This book marks almost 20 years of international conferences on ageing and spirituality that commenced in January 2000. It opens the conversation to all who were part of this journey of ageing, including older people, practitioners in ageing and aged care, researchers, and those who reflect on the process of growing older. Chapters feature diverse perspectives, highlighting the need for inclusivity in conversations that surround ageing and recognize how development of cultures is influenced by the society where they emerge, and by minority groups within larger society. Chapters also note the occurrence of subcultures of ageing and aged care. The conference was held shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the chapters being written often during times of lockdown. Their content reflects the importance of spirituality in times of isolation and can show ways of reaching out to vulnerable older people, of various faiths and cultures, whatever their situations.

Changing Cultures of Ageing and Spirituality will be a key resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students of Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies, Gerontology, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, and Nursing. The chapters included in this book were originally published as a special issue of Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging.

Edited by: Elizabeth MacKinlay (Charles Sturt University Australia), Ann Harrington (Charles Sturt University, Australia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 471g
ISBN: 9781032561288
ISBN 10: 1032561289
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 12 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth MacKinlay, AM, PhD, MEd, FACN, is a Registered Nurse and Priest in the Anglican Church of Australia, Inaugural Director of the Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies (CAPS) until 2012. She is an Adjunct Research Professor. Since 2020 Elizabeth has been Director of CAPS in the Austrualian Centre for Christianity and Culture at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Ann Harrington, RN, PhD FACN, is a Registered Nurse with 40 years’ experience in ageing, palliative care, and spirituality. She has held academic positions in two universities over 40 years and currently is Associate Director of the Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies and Adjunct Research Professor, Charles Sturt University, Australia.