Altruism in Later Life

The productive contribution by older adults to the lives of others through altruism and helping is the focus of this book, which provides a useful antidote to the view that the elderly are recipients rather than givers of help.

Following a brief historical survey of ageing treatments, the authors present their own theoretical model of successful ageing. Based on a carefully applied methodological review of research focusing on altruism and the elderly, the results reveal the relative frequency, nature, correlates and ramifications of the contributions they make.

List of contents

Introduction
Theories and Concepts of Altruism and Helping
Beyond Current Views of Aging
The Role of Altruism in Later Life
Helping Across the Life Span
Naturalistic Experiments
Predictors of Helping and Well-Being in Older Adults
A Cross-Sectional Survey Research Project
Helping and Volunteering in Late Life
The Results of an Experimental Intervention
Conclusions and Implications

Summary

The productive contribution by older adults to the lives of others through altruism and helping is the focus of this book, which provides a useful antidote to the view that the elderly are recipients rather than givers of help. Following a brief historical survey of ageing treatments, the authors present their own theoretical model of successful ageing. Based on a carefully applied methodological review of research focusing on altruism and the elderly, the results reveal the relative frequency, nature, correlates and ramifications of the contributions they make.

Product details

• Authors: Eva Kahana, Kahana Eva, Elizabeth Midlarsky, Elizabeth S. Midlarsky
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.1994
• EAN: 9780803927698
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-2769-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Weight: 370 g
• Series: SAGE Focus Editions; Sage Library of Social Research; SAGE Focus Editions; Sage Library of Social Researc; SAGE Library of Social Research
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Eldercare, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Care of the elderly, Age groups: the elderly, Aging & Gerontology