The study of life curves, of age-related health problems, and of ageism, thus, connects biological and humanistic-cultural perspectives on aging - and opens for new questions. The Western capitalist model of development, focuse on productivity, marks people's lifes deeply, and the problem of old age is an indicator in terms of suffering, illnesses and disabilities. This study focuses on two, very different curves of the life path: the Western curve of productivity and the Japanese U-curve of life. These curves will be compared and discussed in connection with some empirical findings about well-being, available in the literature. Finally, we will look at some biological issues of aging and at the role of physical activity, and how these fit into the paradigm of life curves.
Life Curves, Health and Physical Activity
Sansone P
2015-01-01
Abstract
The study of life curves, of age-related health problems, and of ageism, thus, connects biological and humanistic-cultural perspectives on aging - and opens for new questions. The Western capitalist model of development, focuse on productivity, marks people's lifes deeply, and the problem of old age is an indicator in terms of suffering, illnesses and disabilities. This study focuses on two, very different curves of the life path: the Western curve of productivity and the Japanese U-curve of life. These curves will be compared and discussed in connection with some empirical findings about well-being, available in the literature. Finally, we will look at some biological issues of aging and at the role of physical activity, and how these fit into the paradigm of life curves.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
