Socioeconomic Determinants of Successful Aging in Southern Africa: Socio-Theological Gerontology: Research Article
The demographic landscape in Southern Africa is experiencing a shift toward an older age group, and traditional family structures are being influenced by factors such as rural – urban migration and industrialization. This article examines the socioeconomic determinants of successful aging in Souther...
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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
| Verificar disponibilidad: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2024
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Religion & development
Año: 2024, Volumen: 3, Número: 1, Páginas: 34-60 |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
determinants of successful aging
B Pastoral Care B Southern Africa B caregiving responsibilities B Aging B socioeconomic determinants B socio-theological gerontology |
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| Sumario: | The demographic landscape in Southern Africa is experiencing a shift toward an older age group, and traditional family structures are being influenced by factors such as rural – urban migration and industrialization. This article examines the socioeconomic determinants of successful aging in Southern Africa, with a focus on the intersection of socioeconomic factors and theological perspectives on aging. It utilizes data collected in a 2018–2019 study that explored pastoral care for elderly caregivers of HIV and AIDS-affected children in Ramotswa, Botswana. The article employs a socio-theological gerontology framework to understand how socioeconomic determinants can support or hinder successful aging in the region. It emphasizes the importance of integrating contextual factors and intrapersonal aspects in addressing the aging phenomenon and provides recommendations for contextually informed policies and practices. |
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| ISSN: | 2750-7955 |
| Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Religion & development
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.30965/27507955-20230033 |
