International Perspectives on the Well-Being of Older Adults [Paperback]

Old age represents a new frontier. The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societies. The focus of this special issue is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from around the world address this issue using a wide array of research designs and methodologies to provide a broad perspective on aging. Five topics are considered: Well-Being among Older Adults; Social Support; Functional Status, Well-Being, and Successful Aging; Cross-Cultural Approaches to the Study of Aging; and Research Perspectives in Aging. This volume clearly demonstrates that scientists have much to contribute to the goal of optimizing the experience of aging and creating a society for all ages.I. INTRODUCTION:.

1. Well-Being Among Older Adults on Different Continents: Toni C. Antonucci (University of Michigan), Corann Okorodudu (Rowan University), and Hiroko Akiyama (University of Michigan).

II. WELL-BEING: CONCEPTS AND MEASURES:.

1. Well-Being: Concepts and Measures: Robert L. Kahn and F. Thomas Juster (University of Michigan).

III. SOCIAL SUPPORT.

1. Social Support and Quality of Life Among Older People in Spain: Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros (Autónoma University of Madrid).

2. Adult Children’s Supportive Behaviors and Older Parents’ Subjective Well-Being – A Developmental Perspective on Intergenerational Relationships: Frieder R. Lang and Yvonne Schütze (Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin).

3. Family Support and Health Status of the Elderly in Imo State of Nigeria: Goodwin O. Unanka (Imo State University, Owerri- Nigeria).

4. Network and Health Changes Among Older Dutch Adls(