Civic Engagement in Later Life

• Autore: Dolores ón Valpuesta María
• Pubblicazione: Bristol : , : Policy Press, , 2025; ©2025
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (267 pages)
• Disciplina: 305.26
• Soggetto topico: Social gerontology; Older people
• Altri autori: GrinshteynErin SkinnerMark LevasseurMélanie NyqvistFredrica CeldránMontserrat VercauterenToon ReuterArlind TorresSandra ChacurKarima
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover -- Civic Engagement in Later Life -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Series editors’ preface -- List of figures and boxes -- Notes on contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Section 1 Civic engagement in later life: conceptual and methodological aspects -- 1 A conceptual framework to understand civic engagement in later life -- Introduction -- Civic engagement in later life as a multidimensional phenomenon -- Civic engagement in later life as a multidetermined and dynamic phenomenon -- Civic engagement as a diverse phenomenon -- Outline of the book -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 What characterises civic engagement in later life? Micro-., meso-. and macro-level influences -- Introduction -- The role of micro-.level features -- The role of meso-.level features -- Social and physical environments -- The role of macro-.level features -- Macro-.level explanations for cross-.country differences in civic engagement in later life -- Interplay between the levels -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, edited by Rodrigo Serrat, explores the multifaceted concept of civic engagement among older adults. It provides an interdisciplinary framework to analyze various forms of civic participation, including informal helping, formal volunteering, political involvement, digital engagement, and associational membership. The book highlights the diverse experiences of older populations, encompassing individuals with disabilities, migrants, residents of aged-care facilities, and those living in urban or rural disadvantaged areas. By integrating life-course and ecological perspectives, the editors aim to deepen understanding of how societal transitions impact civic engagement in later life. The work is intended for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in aging, social gerontology, and public policy. It emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive and participatory environments to empower older adults across different contexts and communities.
• Titolo autorizzato: Civic Engagement in Later Life
• ISBN: 1-4473-7355-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911002541403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Ageing in a Global Context Series