Advancing the notion of connected autonomy, and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in the development of this novel concept, this volume explores the possibility of maintaining the freedom to make one’s own decisions in later life, while also remaining connected to others – as well as to things, services, places and events. Through a series of case studies, the book examines the importance of preserving self-determination as health, environmental and social circumstances render autonomy more difficult, showing that innovations in social interaction and technology have the capacity to enhance older persons’ connectedness to their environment, while at the same time, offering opportunities for self-governance. As such, it will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in ageing and the life course, the sociology of science and technology and research methods.
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Advancing the notion of connected autonomy, and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in the development of this novel concept, this volume explores the possibility of maintaining the freedom to make one’s own decisions in later life, while also remaining connected to others.
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Introduction: Autonomy in older adults: offering choice through human and technological connectionsLINDA J GARCIA, JEFFREY JUTAI, AND LOUISE BÉLANGER-HARDYPART ONE: Connected Autonomy and older adults’ relationship with othersChapter 1: Between the autonomy of the individual and the autonomy of society: uncovering a "third way" MARIA ŁUSZCZYNSKAChapter 2: Connection, autonomy and older persons’ right to take part in cultural life: a human rights-based approachLOUISE BÉLANGER-HARDYChapter 3: Ageism and connected autonomy in the era of COVID-19PAULINE GOUTTEFARDE, JESSICA GUYOT, HERVÉ FUNDENBERGER, NATHALIE BARTH, AND BIENVENU BONGUEChapter 4: The usefulness of useless conversation: an avenue for connection and autonomy for older adultsLINDA J GARCIAChapter 5: Sustaining travel dreams in retirement: Guidance at the crossroadsMICHAEL S. MULVEY, DANIEL T. PADGETT AND MICHAEL W. LEVERChapter 6: Constructing old age: social theory on the creation and dismantling of harmful attitudes MARIA ŁUSZCZYNSKAPART TWO: Connected Autonomy and older adults’ relationship with technologyChapter 7: Technology and connected autonomyJEFF JUTAIChapter 8: Connected objects used by older persons: Concrete tools for autonomy?MOUNA MOUNCIF-MOUNGACHEChapter 9: Use of ICTs to promote well-being, a perspective of internet as a source of capital and basic needs fulfilmentVIVIAN WEI QUN LOU, JASON YUE HEI WONG, FRANCES LU YANG, AND CHARLIE CHEUK YIN FONGChapter 10: Personalizing telehealth services for older patientsODAY ASWAD, LYSANNE LESSARD, AND DANIEL AMYOTChapter 11: Involving older adults in fall prevention using m-health technologyALIXE MÉNARD, ALISON NOVAK, NANCY EDWARDS, AND SARAH FRASERChapter 12: Feasibility of an innovative connected watch device to maintain physical activities in older adults.ANNE-NOELLE HEIZMANN, BIENVENU BONGUÉ, CLARA PIZZOLO, LUC GOETHALS, JESSICA GUYOT, NATHALIE BARTHChapter 13: Real relief for mobile caregivers through social assistive robots and digital devicesIRMTRAUD EHRENMUELLER, FELIX BINDER, MANUEL HOLZINGER, FLORIAN ORTNER, ANJA REITER, CHRISTIAN RUCK, YULIYA WEICHSELBAUMER, SABRINA WEIRAUCH, SELINA WALTER
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781032150895
Publisert
2024-08-26
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
408 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
202

Om bidragsyterne

Linda J. Garcia is Professor in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences and Director of the LIFE Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Louise Bélanger-Hardy is Professor in the Faculty of Common Law and member of the LIFE Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Jeffrey W. Jutai is Professor in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences and member of LIFE Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Maria Łuszczyńska is Assistant Professor of the Social Science Faculty in Sociology and Social Work Institute at The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow, Poland.