1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910253310003321

Autore

von Humboldt Sofia

Titolo

Conceptual and Methodological Issues on the Adjustment to Aging : Perspectives on Aging Well / / by Sofia von Humboldt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

94-017-7576-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXI, 260 p. 3 illus.)

Collana

International Perspectives on Aging, , 2197-5841 ; ; 15

Disciplina

305.2601

Soggetti

Aging

Geriatrics

Quality of life

Geriatrics/Gerontology

Quality of Life Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Demographic Change: An Aging World -- Chapter 2: The Adjustment to the Process of Aging: Origins and Nature -- Chapter 3: Meaning and Measurement of Adjustment to Aging in Old Age -- Chapter 4: The Components of Adjustment to the Process of Aging -- Chapter 5: Correlates of Adjustment to Aging -- Chapter 6: Adjustment to Aging: A Cross-Cultural Perspective -- Chapter 7: Concluding Remarks and Future Implications -- Index .

Sommario/riassunto

This book approaches the concept of adjustment to aging and endeavors to build reader understanding of this construct through a critical review and discussion. Once the reader understands the origins and nature of adjustment to aging, a second innovation encompasses the development of a proposed empirical model of adjustment to aging and the analysis of its components and correlates. Measures to assess adjustment to aging, policies, programs and interventions comprising adjustment to aging and its components and correlates will also be addressed. Another innovation includes the multidimensional experience of adjustment to aging from the cultural perspective. Lastly, it addresses areas of future development related to this construct.



Future policies and interventions in older populations need to integrate and debate the role of adjustment to aging, and ultimately consider a variety of different strategies, each with a different set of costs and benefits. Health and social professionals will be at the vanguard of policy making and community and institutional interventions. Hence, resources and tools to adequately prepare these individuals for the future years will be vital. It is the author's hope that this resource can be valuable for professionals and students working within the field of aging, as they develop research and intervention policies encompassing adjustment to aging in the coming years. .

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910961207403321

Autore

Farkas Meredith G. <1977->

Titolo

Social software in libraries : building collaboration, communication, and community Online / / Meredith G. Farkas

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Medford, N.J., : Information Today, c2007

ISBN

1-57387-954-1

1-57387-944-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxiv, 320 p. ) : ill. ;

Disciplina

025.5/24

Soggetti

Libraries and the Internet

Telecommunication in libraries

Libraries and community

Libraries - Information technology

Electronic reference services (Libraries)

Online social networks

Blogs

RSS feeds

Wikis and libraries

Podcasting

Libraries and the Internet - Information technology

Libraries

Library & Information Science

Social Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa



Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-295) and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is social software? -- Blogs -- Blogs in libraries : practical applications -- RSS -- Wikis -- Online communities -- Social networking -- Social bookmarking and collaborative filtering -- Tools for synchronous online reference -- The mobile revolution -- Podcasting -- Screencasting and vodcasting -- Gaming -- What will work @ your library -- Keeping up : a primer -- Future trends in social software.

Sommario/riassunto

Here is a unique resource for next generation librarians, addressing the specific needs of GenXers and Millennials as they work to define themselves as information professionals. The book focuses on how NextGens can move their careers forward and positively impact the profession. Library career guru Rachel Singer Gordon-herself a NextGen librarian-provides timely advice along with tips and insights from dozens of librarians on issues ranging from image and stereotypes, to surviving library school and entry-level positions, to working with older colleagues. A special section for current library administrators and managers makes this a must-read not only for NextGen librarians, but for those who recruit, work with, and mentor them.