Thriving: A Life Span Theory
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Beth E. Barba, Professor (Creator)
- Nancy F. Courts, Visiting Associate Professor (Contributor)
- Anita S. Tesh, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs (Contributor)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: There is a need for aging theories to become holistic and multidisciplinary with a life span focus. A theory is the construction of explicit explanations in accounting for empirical findings. A good gerontological theory integrates knowledge, tells how and why phenomena are related, leads to prediction, and provides process and understanding. In addition, a good theory must be holistic and take into account all that impacts on a person throughout a lifetime of aging. Based on these criteria, the authors created the Theory of Thriving, with a holistic life span perspective for studying people in their environments as they age. This article proposes a theory for studying people over time in a holistic, encompassing manner.
Thriving: A Life Span Theory
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 28(3), 14-22
- Language: English
- Date: 2002
- Keywords
- Gerontological theory, Holistic life span perspective, Theory of Thriving