Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods

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Joyce Weil (Towson University)

Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods

Joyce Weil (Towson University)

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Routledge
27 June 2025

Age groups: the elderly; Social research & statistics; Psychology of ageing; Maturation & ageing

Series: Textbooks in Aging

This comprehensive book provides a review across methodological approaches and data-collection methods commonly used with older adults in real-life settings. It addresses the role of normative age-related sensory, cognitive, and functional changes, as well as the influence of generational cohort (age-period-cohort).

Fully updated, this second edition reflects recent changes in gerontology and includes more information about equity, diversity and inclusion; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the use of virtual research methods; discussion about the researcher’s reflexivity; the role of theory in research; qualitative research developments; an expansion of secondary analysis of data;and the use of artificial intelligence in research.

Features include:

Descriptions, evaluations, and applications of a wide range of methodological approaches and methods used to collect data about older persons (quantitative, qualitative, mixed, and emergent methods: photovoice, virtual environments, etc.) Ways to match research questions to selection of method without a preconceived methodological preference or dominance Real-world and applied examples along with cases from the gerontological literature ""How to"" sections about reading output/software reports and qualitative-analysis screenshots (from NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) output and interpretation Pedagogical tools in every chapter such as text boxes, case studies, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, and references for further reading on chapter topics Glossary of key terms, complete sample research report, and an overview of past methodological research design work in gerontology

This text is intended for upper-level undergraduates and masters students in aging and gerontology as well as students in human development, applied anthropology, psychology, public health, sociology, and social work settings. Healthcare professionals, social workers, and care managers who work with older adults will also find this text a valuable resource.

At www.routledge.com/cw/weil instructors will find PowerPoint presentations, additional discussion questions, suggestions for in-class activities and assessments and a sample syllabus; and students will find flashcards based on glossary terms, a downloadable copy of the sample research report in the text, links to data sets, related websites, online videos and podcasts, further reading, select gerontological journals and multiple choice and true or false questions.

By: Joyce Weil (Towson University)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781032775906
ISBN 10: 1032775904
Series: Textbooks in Aging
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 27 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Joyce Weil, PhD, MPH, FGSA, is a social gerontologist and associate professor in the Gerontology Program of the Department of Health Sciences at Towson University. Her work centres around the meaning of place and place attachment for older adults and applying social research methodologies to the study of aging and older adults.

Reviews for Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods

Reviews from the First Edition ""Joyce Weil has accomplished a remarkable feat; producing a volume that does justice to the wide range of research tasks that confront the gerontological imagination. She provides the important context to studying ageing as well as giving the researcher a clear account of how research works. This will be an invaluable text for all of those engaged in the field of ageing studies."" Paul Higgs, University College London, UK ""Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology is a refreshing and timely addition to the interdisciplinary field of social gerontology, providing an informative, comprehensive textbook that explicates the process of discovery and a full range of research methods. Joyce Weil brings to life the intricacies of advanced methods training by integrating methods, cutting-edge applications, and instructive resources."" Andrew V. Wister, Simon Fraser University, Canada ""This is a truly unique book that brings together key perspectives—past and present—in gerontology with a wide variety of research designs and analytical approaches. It is a valuable tool for anyone who studies aging."" Kate de Medeiros, Miami University, USA