Psychologiczne aspekty procesu adaptacji do starości − kierunki badań

• Authors: Joanna Kucharewicz

Abstracts

EN

The article assemble a review of studies regarding the fuctionning of a human in aging phase.In term of development, old age is an important stage of life. Acknowledging the psychological aspects of aging process and different forms of aging adaptation enhence the general knowledge about human. Modern research about aging are concentrating on psychical resources of mature human, showing not only its limitations but also a development potential. The article is referring to different theories of adaptation to aging process. It attempts to present research applications, taking into account such aspects as sat- isfaction of life, hope and fear, which determine a successful adaptation to old age. Examinated group participated in research consists of nursing homes residents and a group of people living on their own.

Keywords

EN

adaptation; aging; satisfaction with life; hope; anxiety; nursing homes residents

• Publisher: Instytut Studiów Międzynarodowych i Edukacji Humanum
• Journal: Społeczeństwo i Edukacja. Międzynarodowe Studia Humanistyczne
• Year: 2015
• Issue: 1(16)
• Pages: 227-236

Dates

published

2015

Contributors

author

Joanna Kucharewicz

• Zakład Psychologii Rozwoju Człowieka i Badań nad Rodziną w Uniwersytecie Śląskim

Identifiers

Biblioteka Nauki

2157559