SOCW 6210 Wk 8 - Discussion: Sociocultural Differences in Perspectives on Aging

SOCW 6210 Week 8. Discussion: Sociocultural Differences in Perspectives on Aging

Western cultures think of time in linear terms while other cultures perceive the passage of time in cyclical terms (Helman, 2005). Helman states, "The clock, the watch and the calendar are among the main cultural symbols of Western industrial society" (para. 3). How might a culture's perception of time influence views of individuals in later adulthood? What other cultural differences might impact a people's view of aging? This week, you explore different cultures' perspectives on aging and consider how these differences might impact social work.

To prepare for this Discussion, research two cultures different from your own(American/Western) and compare their perspectives on aging to that of your own culture(American/Western).

Post a Discussion in which:

· compares American culture's perspective on aging to the perspectives of the two cultures you researched.

· Explain why you think these differences exist.

· Also, explain how different perspectives on aging might impact social work practice.

Proper English with no run-on sentences is an absolute requirement!

The paper must contain at least 2 references and citations. Use the following resources for the references and citations. At a minimum, be sure to reference Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman and Tucker-Seeley.

Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Chapter 15, "Psychological Aspects of Later Adulthood" (pp. 685-714)

Tucker-Seeley, R. D., Li, Y., Sorensen, G., & Subramanian, S. V. (2011). Lifecourse socioeconomic circumstances and multimorbidity among older adults. BMC Public Health, 11(4), 313–321.