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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Social Work
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra
Coordinator Office Hours:
Wednesday, 12:00-13:00
Teaching Staff:
Prof Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra
Course/Module description:
The Western world, including Israel, is in the midst of a demographic revolution, which has been referred to as the "old age revolution". This revolution is reflected in the substantial increase in the number of older adults in society, both in absolute terms and relative to people in other age groups. These demographic changes, which will intensify in the years to come, highlight the need to focus on the growing needs of the older adult population. In this course, the demographic trends will be presented and the processes and factors that have contributed to population aging in different countries will be discussed, with emphasis on the socio-demographic characteristics of older adults in Israel. The course will focus on major aspects of aging and old age, while examining theoretical aspects and practical implications of this experience. The main topics that will be taught and discussed are: the process of population aging – sources and implications; ageism and its implications during routine and pandemic periods. intergenerational relationships – grandparenthood; issues relating to responsibility for the care of older people;loneliness and social isolation.
Also, in view of the changes that have taken place with the outbreak of the corona pandemic, various issues that are at the intersection between pandemic and population at risk will be discussed.
Course/Module aims:
1.To expose students to the issues relating to population aging – demographic data, causes, and implications.
2.Presentation and discussion of issues relating to the well-being of older adults in society, such as: ageism and its implications for health professionals; issues relating to responsibility for care of older people (family versus the state), loneliness and social isolation.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1.Comprehensive knowledge on one of the most significant demographic changes that is taking place in the Western world – the "old age revolution".
2.Empirical and applied knowledge about key issues that are closely related to the well-being of the older population in society.
3.Critical thinking about how older people are perceived treated by society in routine and pandemic periods.
Attendance requirements(%):
Full attendance
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures and discussions
Course/Module Content:
1.Population Aging in Israel and the World
2.Ageism
3.Responsibility for Care of Older People
4.Intergenerational Relationships – Grandparenthood
5.Loneliness and Social isolation in later life
6. The covid-19 pandemic and its implications
Required Reading:
הזדקנות האוכלוסייה בארץ ובעולם – נתונים ותיאוריה
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Bengston, V. L., Burgess, E. Q., & Parrott, T. M. (1997). Theory, explanation and a third generation of theoretical development in social gerontology. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 52B, S72-S88.
Hooyman, N. R., & Kiyak, H. A. (2009). Social theories of aging. Social gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson, pp. 305-329.
סבות - Grandparenting
אבן-זוהר, א. (2008). יחסי הגומלין בין נכדים בוגרים לבין סביהם במצבי תפקוד שונים של הסבים – מנקודת ראות של שני הדורות. גרונטולוגיה,לה (2), 23 – 48.
Bengtson, V.L. & Roberts, R.E.L. (1991). Intergenerational solidarity and aging families: An example of formal theory construction. Journal of Marriage and Family, 53, 856 – 870.
Muller, Z.,& Litwin, H. (2011). Grandparenting and psychological well-being: how important is grandparent role centrality? European Journal of Ageing, 8, 109-118.
גילנות - Ageism
דורון, י, איילון, ל, שיוביץ-עזרא, ש, בודנר, א, ענבר, נ, קורן, ח ואחרים. (2011). גילנות בישראל ובאירופה: ממצאים ראשוניים מתוך הסקר החברתי האירופי (ESS). גרונטולוגיה, ל"ח (2-3), 73-92.
ורנר, פ, איזיקוביץ', צ' ובוכבינדר, א. (2009). תגובותיו הרגשיות של הציבור הרחב כלפי מתעלל היפותטי באדם זקן. גרונטולוגיה, ל"ו (2-3), 133-145.
בודנר, א. (2011). מקורות הגילנות בקרב צעירים וזקנים. גרונטולוגיה, ל"ח (2-3), 19-40.
גילנות בקהילה ההומו-לסבית
מרי-אש, א. ודורון, י. (2011). גילויי גילנות בקהילה ההומו-לסבית. גרונטולוגיה, לח (2-3), 107-129.
ולדמן, ע, באום, נ, וסוסקולני, ו. (2011). "לא הכל ורוד": קשרים בין-אישיים ומשמעותם בקרב קשישים הומוסקסואלים. גרונטולוגיה, לח (1), 53-69.
הטיפול בזקן
אחריות הטיפול בזקן: משפחה מול מדינה: בריק, י. ולברנשטיין, א. (עורכים). הזקן והמשפחה: סוגיות מרכזיות ביחסים רב-דוריים. ירושלים: אשל. האגודה לתכנון ולפיתוח שירותים למען הזקן בישראל.
שחם, ל, קושניר, ת, בכנר, י. (2011). שחיקת מטפלות הבית: גורמי סיכון והמלצות למניעת התופעה. גרונטולוגיה, לח (1), 91-110.
Ayalon, L. (2009). Fears come true: the experiences of older care recipients and their family members of live-in foreign home care workers. International psychogeriatrics, 21, 776-786.
Retirement:
Shultz, K.S. & Wang, M. (2011). Psychological perspectives on the changing nature of retirement. Journal of the American Psychological Association, 66(3), 170-179.
Adams, G.A., Rau, B.L. (2011). Putting of tomorrow to do what you want today: Planning for retirement. Journal of the American Psychological Association, 66(3), 180-192.
Feldman, D. C., Beehr, T. A. (2011). A three-phase model of retirement decision making. . Journal of the American Psychological Association, 66(3), 193-203.
Additional Reading Material:
רוזין, א. (עורך) (2003) . הזדקנות וזקנה בישראל.ירושלים: אשל
כצנלסון, ע. ורביב, ע. (2009). סבאות עכשיו. אור יהודה: כנרת-זמורה ביתן.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2020). Social isolation and loneliness in older adults: Opportunities for the health care system. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25663.
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 20 %
Participation in Tutorials 10 %
Project work 70 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
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