Students will compare and contrast the concept of “successful ageing” in the culture with which they identify and another culture of their choice with reference to physical, social and psychological theories of ageing.
Your academic essay will include:
• Introduction and definition of the concept of “successful ageing”
• Analysis of what “successful ageing” in your culture means to you with reference to physical, social and psychological theories of ageing
• Analysis of how “successful ageing” is understood in another culture with reference to physical, social and psychological theories of ageing
• Comparison of the similarities and differences in your understanding of “successful ageing” between the two different cultures with reference to physical, social and psychological theories of ageing
• Identification of your personal view on “successful ageing”, and critical reflection on the impact of personal views on what constitutes “successful ageing” for you as a counsellor. (First person can be used to respond to this criterion).
• Evidence of critical analysis and synthesis of all ideas and relevant information.