Hollis-Sawyer, Lisa A. 1963- creator author. Dykema-Engblade, Amanda author. text bibliography Electronic books. Cross-cultural studies. enk 2016 2016 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xvii, 333 pages) : illustrations Women and Positive Aging: An International Perspective presents the noted research in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and gender studies, reflecting the increasingly popular and pervasive positive aging issues of women in today's society from different cohorts, backgrounds, and life situations. Each section describes a bridge between the theoretical aspects and practical applications of the theory that is consistent with the scientist-practitioner training model in psychology, including case studies and associated intervention strategies with older women in each chapter. In addition to incorporating current research on aging women's issues, each section provides the reader with background about the topic to give context and perspective. The psychology of women's aging -- Physical health in women's aging -- Women's diverse aging experiences -- Aging women's roles in society. Lisa Hollis-Sawyer, Amanda Dykema-Engblade. Includes bibliographical references and index. Aging Psychological aspects Aging Cross-cultural studies Aging Prevention FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Life Stages General PSYCHOLOGY Developmental General PSYCHOLOGY Developmental Lifespan Development PSYCHOLOGY General Aging Aging Prevention Aging Psychological aspects BF724.55.A35 155.67 Hollis-Sawyer, Lisa A., 1963- Amsterdam : Elsevier/Academic Press, [2016] (OCoLC)932174200 9780128004579 0128004576 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124201361 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124201361 N$T 160309 20190328114814.0 ocn944185944 eng