Essays about: "narrative gerontology"

Found 2 essays containing the words narrative gerontology.

1. 1. The Discursive construction of elderly´s needs -A critical discourse analysis of political discussions in Sweden

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Rasmus Wilson; [2019]
   Keywords : Elderly; Needs; Critical discourse analysis; Political discourse; Lived effects; Sweden; Gerontology; Ageism; Structured dependency; Symbolic interactionism;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the political discourse´s portrayal of elderly needs in Sweden, as well as discourses the lived effects on the elderly population. The study is guided by the following research questions 1) What is the current political discourses construction of elderly´s needs? And 2) How could this discourse affect the elderly population? To fulfil the purpose and answer the research questions the study utilizes a critical discourse analysis. READ MORE

3. 2. Untold Stories; A phenomenological enquiry into why Six Swedish seniors wish not to tell their stories.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Evelyn Osei-Poku; [2018]
   Keywords : narrative gerontology; life stories; elderly care; not sharing; privacy; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Emphasis is being placed on how life narratives can be incorporated into caring for the elderly based on the assumption that aged health care should be grounded on narrative perspectives in order to reduce ageist behaviours. The success of this however depends on the willingness of the elderly to share their stories. READ MORE