GRN 501 - Aging: The Individual and Society

Credits: 3
This course examines the social processes encountered in adulthood and old age using a psycho-cultural perspective. Included will be a discussion of theories and research, which explores the phenomenon of aging from an individual and a societal perspective. Topics include productivity and social participation, cohort and intergenerational relationships, networks and social support, environment, and economics status. Discussions will consider the effects of ageism on the individual and policy considerations.