13 May Soc Env II-Winter Perspectives on the Aging Process
Human Behavior -Soc Env II-Winter 2025
Perspectives on the Aging Process
You may be familiar with the phrases, “You’re only as old as you feel” and “age is nothing but a number.” To what extent do you believe these common sayings? Do you see yourself as younger or older than your biological age? And what are your views on the aging process—is it something to be avoided and feared, or celebrated?
As individuals grow older, they experience biological changes, but how they experience those changes varies considerably. Someone who is particularly fit at 70, for example, might perceive themselves to be in their 50s. And someone who has dealt with significant hardship and ailing health who is 70 might feel like they are in their 80s. Aging adults’ experiences are influenced not only by how they feel but also by how an older adult should look or should act, according to societal norms and stereotypes.
In this Discussion you examine biological aspects of later adulthood, and how these aspects intersect with psychological and social domains. You also consider your own views on aging and how they might impact your work with older clients.
To Prepare:
• Review the Learning Resources on biological aspects of later adulthood and the aging process. Identify the biological changes that occur at this life stage.
• Consider your thoughts and experiences related to the aging process and people who are in later adulthood.
BY DAY 4
Describe two to three biological changes that occur in later adulthood, and explain how the social environment influences them. Then explain how these biological changes could affect the psychological and social domains. Finally, reflect on your own thoughts, perspectives, and experiences related to the aging process. How might these perspectives impact your work with older adults?
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Support your post with examples from the course text and any other resources used to respond to this Discussion. Demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. Include a full reference of resources at the bottom of the post.
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Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment 11TH 19
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Required Readings
• Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hessenauer, S. L. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.
o Chapter 14, “Biological Aspects of Later Adulthood” (pp. 642–671)
• Nelson, T. D. (2016). Promoting healthy aging by confronting ageism.Links to an external site. American Psychologist, 71 (4), 276–282
• Ricks-Aherne, E. S., Wallace, C. L., & Kusmaul, N. (2020). Practice considerations for trauma-informed care at end of life.Links to an external site. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care , 16 (4), 313–329. https://doi.org/10.1080/15524256.2020.1819939
• Rine, C. M. (2018). Is social work prepared for diversity in hospice and palliative care?Links to an external site. Health and Social Work , 43 (1), 41–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlx048
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