Narratives of positive aging : seaside stories /

In Narratives of Positive Aging, Amia Lieblich presents a qualitative study that explores the life narratives of elderly men and women who engage in practices of ""positive aging."" They belong to a spontaneous community that assembles daily, early in the morning, on a beach near...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Lieblich, Amia
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford University Press 2014
Zusammenfassung:
In Narratives of Positive Aging, Amia Lieblich presents a qualitative study that explores the life narratives of elderly men and women who engage in practices of ""positive aging."" They belong to a spontaneous community that assembles daily, early in the morning, on a beach near Tel-Aviv, Israel. At the seaside, the elders practice various outdoor sports, and converse over coffee at the local cafe. Based on their narratives, procured by individual open-ended interviews, and the author's participant observation, the book explores the impact of routine, physical activity, and social relationshi
Umfang:
1 online resource (209 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-021382-5
0-19-991805-8
0-19-022243-3
Schlagworte:
Aging > Psychological aspects.
Older people > Psychology > Case studies.
Narrative inquiry (Research method)
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