Women and Positive Aging: An International Perspective

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Lisa Hollis-Sawyer (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA) Amanda Dykema-Engblade (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA)

Women and Positive Aging

An International Perspective

Lisa Hollis-Sawyer (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA), Amanda Dykema-Engblade (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA)

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Academic Press Inc
10 March 2016

Gender studies: women; Age groups: the elderly; Psychology of ageing; Maturation & ageing

Women and Positive Aging: An International Perspective presents the noted research in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and gender studies, reflecting the increasingly popular and pervasive positive aging issues of women in today’s society from different cohorts, backgrounds, and life situations.

Each section describes a bridge between the theoretical aspects and practical applications of the theory that is consistent with the scientist-practitioner training model in psychology, including case studies and associated intervention strategies with older women in each chapter. In addition to incorporating current research on aging women’s issues, each section provides the reader with background about the topic to give context and perspective.

By: Lisa Hollis-Sawyer (Department of Psychology Northeastern Illinois University Chicago IL USA), Amanda Dykema-Engblade (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9780124201361
ISBN 10: 0124201369
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 10 March 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter I: Gender Differences in Aging and Mental Health Needs Chapter 2: Women’s Resiliency and Psychological Adaptation to Aging Chapter 3: Self-Acceptance for Aging Women Chapter 4: Aging Women and Mental Aerobics Chapter 5: Physical Changes and Self-Perceptions in Women’s Aging Chapter 6: Aging Women and Healthy Longevity Chapter 7: Importance of Daily Physical Activity for Older Women Chapter 8: Diversity Among Older Women Chapter 9: Expansion of Women’s Roles in Later Life Chapter 10: The Important Role of Social Relationships for Aging Women Chapter 11: Women’s Sexuality in Later Life Chapter 12: Women’s Economic Health and Work/Retirement in Later Life Chapter 13: Breaking Stereotypes of Aging Women Chapter 14: Civic Engagement and the Power of Older Women Chapter 15: Public Policies and the Next Steps in the Evolution of Women’s Aging

Lisa A. Hollis-Sawyer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Master's Gerontology program and Psychology Department at Northeastern Illinois University. She received her doctorate in Industrial Gerontology from The University of Akron and conducted post-doctoral aging-related training at Boston University. Her research interests range from eldercare to aging workforce issues. Her current research is focusing on the impact of children's literature regarding aging on early aging perceptions and associated stereotyping tendencies. Amanda Dykema-Engblade, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She earned her doctorate in social psychology from Loyola University, Chicago. Her primary research interests include small group performance and decision-making.