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Time, story, and wisdom: emerging themes in narrative gerontology.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15838816     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Narrative approaches in the field of aging are receiving increasing attention by theorists and practitioners alike. This article draws on recent thinking in narrative gerontology to look at three aspects of aging on which a narrative perspective can shed further light. In relation to the temporal aspects, the notion of storytime is examined. Concerning its poetical aspects, the article considers the stages, styles, genres, contexts, and selves of self-storying. Under spiritual aspects, the topics of meaning and identity are explored. A discussion of these aspects may be seen to converge on the theme of wisdom and the possibility of wisdom environments.
Authors:
William L Randall; Gary M Kenyon
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Canadian journal on aging = La revue canadienne du vieillissement     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0714-9808     ISO Abbreviation:  Can J Aging     Publication Date:  2004  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-04-19     Completed Date:  2006-08-30     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8708560     Medline TA:  Can J Aging     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  333-46     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Gerontology, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3. randall@stu.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Geriatrics*
Humans
Narration*
Poetry as Topic
Spirituality
Time

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