ISBN:
9781000451931
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (193 pages)
Series Statement:
Aging and Mental Health Research Ser.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
650.1
Keywords:
Centenarians
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- About the Editors -- About the contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Blue Zone: A Model to Live Longer and Better -- Introduction -- Individual Versus Population Longevity -- The Comparison of the Four Blue Zones -- Transferring the Blue Zone's Lessons -- The Blue Zone and the Well-Being of the Older -- Innovative Experiences in Belgium -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 Impact of Aging Society on Expectations of Aging Self in Younger Population -- Introduction -- Changes in the Centenarian Population in Japan -- Government Policy for Celebrating Becoming 100 Years Old -- Research on Health Condition and Longevity Factors of Japanese Centenarians -- Research on Psychological Health of Japanese Centenarians -- Research on Images of Becoming 100 Years Old -- Research on Aging Approach of Older People With Centenarian Parents -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 3 Intergenerational Transmission of Values of Polish Centenarian Teachers -- Introduction -- Methodological Assumptions -- Analysis of Research Material -- Predispositions for Becoming a Teacher -- Attitude Towards Teaching Profession -- Principles of Pedagogical Work -- Intergenerational Message in the Statements of Younger Generation of Teachers -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Pedagogical Implications -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Exceptional Longevity: Exploring Personality Factors and Resilience in the Life Stories of Canadian Centenarians -- Introduction -- Personality Traits -- Resilience -- Method -- Recruitment and Participant Profile -- Interview Procedure -- Analysis -- Results -- Participant Characteristics -- Personality Traits -- Extraversion -- Neuroticism -- Agreeableness -- Conscientiousness -- Openness -- Resilience.
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