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Direct linkStrasser, Irene – International Journal of Developmental Science, 2019
Many well-established developmental theories concentrate on strategies of regulation and try to explain how individuals compensate for possible losses in old age. In public debates, and in laypeople's perception of aging, however, activity and productivity seem to be central concepts associated with successful aging. The present research focuses…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Young Adults, Attitudes
Peer reviewedSicker, Martin; And Others – Ageing International, 1994
Includes "The Paradox of Productive Aging" (Sicker); "Beyond Productive Aging" (Riley, Riley); "Changing Concepts; Visionary or Short-Sighted" (Holstein); "Making Aging Meaningful" (Glanz, Neikrug); and "Perspectives on Productive Aging from Austria, Bolivia, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Venezuela."…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Developmental Stages, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedKolland, Franz – Educational Gerontology, 1993
Research shows the elderly retain competence and have potential for development. However, review of low educational participation of Austrian older adults suggests constraints: influence of the social group, instructors' attitudes, and rigid separation of education, work, and retirement that limits postretirement participation. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Competence, Foreign Countries
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1977
The document contains summaries and discussions of six papers presented at a seminar held in Strobl, Austria, in May 1976 to examine recurrent education in Austria. Recurrent education is interpreted as a system which offers both nonwork-related and work-related courses to adults during their working life. The conference dealt with practical…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education
