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Narratives of positive aging : seaside stories /

A community of elders who meet daily and spontaneously at the seaside exemplify the idea of positive aging. Through their individual life narratives, this book explores the impact of routine, physical exercise, and social relationships on the well-being of these seniors, and portrays the safe enviro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lieblich, Amia, 1939- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Series:Explorations in narrative psychology.
Subjects:
Aging > Psychological aspects.
Older people > Psychology > Case studies.
Narrative inquiry (Research method)
Older people.
Human beings.
Aged
Humans
Aging > psychology
Aged, 80 and over
Vieillissement > Aspect psychologique.
Personnes âgées > Psychologie > Études de cas.
Histoires de vie.
Personnes âgées.
Êtres humains.
elderly.
Homo sapiens (species)
Older people
Aging > Psychological aspects
Older people > Psychology
Electronic books.
Case Reports
Case studies
Case studies.
Études de cas.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:A community of elders who meet daily and spontaneously at the seaside exemplify the idea of positive aging. Through their individual life narratives, this book explores the impact of routine, physical exercise, and social relationships on the well-being of these seniors, and portrays the safe environment fostered by their discourse and wisdom.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190222437
0190222433
0199918058
9780199918058