A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing

This open-access book explores the interpretation of capability in aging from a multidisciplinary perspective, considering demographic trends, global challenges, and societal implications. It discusses how capability depends on individual, environmental, and societal factors and highlights the differences and similarities in contributions from various research areas. It is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and researchers interested in capability and multidisciplinary research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into the intricate realm of interpreting capability in aging, encompassing an individual's ability to perform actions aimed at achieving goals that hold significant value to them. Given the unprecedented global shift towards an aging population, where the number of individuals aged 60 and above surpasses that of children below the age of 5, the book sheds light on these demographic trends and the profound global challenges and societal implications they entail. These include a worldwide surge in the prevalence of dementia, as well as a shifting ratio of retired individuals to those actively participating in the labor market. Through a diverse range of contributions from various research domains, the book explores the intricate interplay between individual factors such as health, genetics, personality, intellectual capacity, environmental factors like family, friends, home, and workplace, and societal aspects such as political decisions, ageism, and historical periods. The final chapter summarizes the diverse perspectives and insights offered by these contributions, making this book an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers across different academic disciplines and fields of interest. By examining the multifaceted nature of capability in aging, this book offers a thought-provoking and enriching exploration of this critical topic, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities that arise in an increasingly elderly society.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030780654
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022