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Introduction to the Study of Aging and Intergenerational Communication | |
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Perspectives on Aging | |
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Why Study Aging? | |
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Approaches to Aging | |
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Methods for Studying Aging | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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A Communication Approach to Aging | |
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Decline in Communication | |
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Counterpoint: A Positive Research Agenda on Aging | |
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Approaches to Communication and Aging | |
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Key Propositions Guiding the Book: A Communication Approach | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Stereotypes and Attitudes About Aging and Intergenerational Communication | |
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Distinguishing Stereotypes and Attitudes | |
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Attitudes Concerning Aging | |
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Stereotypes of Aging | |
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Age Identity-Talkin' 'Bout My Generation | |
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Cognitive Representations of Intergenerational Communication | |
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Why Do Negative Attitudes and Stereotypes Matter? | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Aging, Identity, Attitudes, and Intergenerational Communication | |
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Communication Accommodation Theory | |
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The Communication Predicament of Aging (CPA) Model | |
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The Age Stereotypes in Interaction Model | |
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Supporting Dependency | |
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Other Dimensions of Accommodation | |
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Age Identity: Disclosing and Concealing Age in Communication | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Intragenerational Relationships in Older Adulthood | |
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Marital Relationships in Old Age | |
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Intragenerational Friendships in Old Age | |
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Sibling Relationships | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Intergenerational Relationships in Older Adulthood | |
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Grandparenting | |
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The Parent-Child Relationship in Older Adulthood | |
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Intergenerational Friendships | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Enhancing Communication with Older Adults | |
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Change in Young People: The Influence of Intergenerational Contact on Attitudes | |
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Ending the Predicament: The Communication Enhancement Model | |
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Change in Older Adults: Confronting Patronizing Talk | |
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Communication Skills and Communication Training | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Social Representations and Mass Communication | |
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Mass Communication Portrayals of Older Adults | |
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Underrepresentation | |
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Negative Representation | |
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Positive Portrayals | |
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The Media Industry | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Uses and Effects of Media | |
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Age Differences in Media Use | |
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Uses and Gratifications Theory | |
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Media Effects | |
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Older People as "Embracers" of Television? | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Culture, Communication, and Aging | |
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East Asia | |
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South Asia (India) | |
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United States Latino Cultures | |
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Native American Cultures | |
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Globalization and Transcultural Themes | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Contexts of Communication in Older Adulthood | |
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Health and Health Care | |
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Physician-Older Patient Interaction | |
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Support Groups for Caregivers | |
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Elder Abuse | |
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Additional Topics | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Technology | |
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Stereotypes of Older Adults-Technological Competence | |
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The Reality of Older Adults-Computer Use | |
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What Do Older People Do on the Internet? | |
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Technology and the Workplace | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |
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Conclusion | |
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Conclusion | |
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A Model of Aging in Individual and Societal Context | |
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What Can You Do Now? | |
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Summary | |
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Keywords and Theories | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Annotated Bibliography | |