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Women Over 50: Psychological Perspectives 2007 Edition
Contributor(s): Muhlbauer, Varda (Editor), Chrisler, Joan C. (Editor)
ISBN: 0387463402     ISBN-13: 9780387463407
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $52.24  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2007
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Annotation: A woman's middle age had traditionally been regarded as a time of loss and decline. But in the wake of the women's movement and other societal and cultural events, a profound shift has taken place. Far from being marginalized, midlife women stand at the forefront of a great transformation of cultural perceptions and attitudes. They are rejecting stereotypes, embracing new opportunities, and forming what this important book terms "a new collective middle-aged identity."

Women over 50: Psychological Perspectives analyzes the challenges, benefits, coping strategies, problems, and accomplishments associated with the midlife experience. Ten chapters present the state of research (and correct longstanding myths) regarding significant aspects of middle-aged women's lives:

  • Mind-body: illness, body image, exercise

  • Love, romance, and sexuality

  • Friendship and support systems

  • "The sandwich generation"

  • Re-creating the role of grandmothers

  • Retirement and financial stability

  • Using personal empowerment to empower others

  • Quality of life and future directions

Women over 50 bridges a major knowledge gap in the feminist-psychology literature, making it an essential resource for clinicians and advanced students. It balances optimism and realism about older women's lives?and younger women's futures.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Clinical Psychology
- Medical | Geriatrics
- Medical | Terminal Care
Dewey: 519.4
LCCN: 2006938388
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.08 lbs) 206 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Death/Dying
 
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This book analyzes the challenges, benefits, coping strategies, problems, and accomplishments associated with the midlife experience of women. Ten chapters present the state of research (and correct longstanding myths) regarding significant aspects of middle-aged women's lives. The book bridges a major knowledge gap in the feminist-psychology literature. It balances optimism and realism about older women's lives - and younger women's futures.