SWK 2225 - Aging: The Individual and Society

Credits: 4
An examination of the social processes encountered in adulthood and old age, using a bio-psycho-socio-cultural perspective. Included will be a discussion of theories and research, which explores the phenomenon of aging from an individual and societal perspective. Topics include productivity and social participation, cohort and intergenerational relationships, networks and social support, environment, and economic status. Discussions will consider the effects of ageism on the individual, and policy considerations.
Prerequisites Sociology 1104 or permission of the instructor.
Cross-listed with Sociology 2225.