Advancing the notion of connected autonomy, and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in the development of this novel concept, this volume explores the possibility of maintaining the freedom to make one’s own decisions in later life, while also remaining connected to others – as well as to things, services, places and events.
Through a series of case studies, the book examines the importance of preserving self-determination as health, environmental and social circumstances render autonomy more difficult, showing that innovations in social interaction and technology have the capacity to enhance older persons’ connectedness to their environment, while at the same time, offering opportunities for self-governance.
As such, it will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in ageing and the life course, the sociology of science and technology and research methods.
Edited by:
Linda J. Garcia (University of Ottawa Canada),
Louise Bélanger-Hardy (University of Ottawa,
Canada),
Jeffrey W. Jutai (University of Ottawa,
Canada),
Maria Łuszczyńska (Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow,
Poland)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781032150895
ISBN 10: 1032150890
Series: Social Perspectives on Ageing and Later Life
Pages: 202
Publication Date: 26 August 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
"Introduction: Autonomy in older adults: offering choice through human and technological connections LINDA J GARCIA, JEFFREY JUTAI, AND LOUISE BÉLANGER-HARDY PART ONE: Connected Autonomy and older adults’ relationship with others Chapter 1: Between the autonomy of the individual and the autonomy of society: uncovering a ""third way"" MARIA ŁUSZCZYNSKA Chapter 2: Connection, autonomy and older persons’ right to take part in cultural life: a human rights-based approach LOUISE BÉLANGER-HARDY Chapter 3: Ageism and connected autonomy in the era of COVID-19 PAULINE GOUTTEFARDE, JESSICA GUYOT, HERVÉ FUNDENBERGER, NATHALIE BARTH, AND BIENVENU BONGUE Chapter 4: The usefulness of useless conversation: an avenue for connection and autonomy for older adults LINDA J GARCIA Chapter 5: Sustaining travel dreams in retirement: Guidance at the crossroads MICHAEL S. MULVEY, DANIEL T. PADGETT AND MICHAEL W. LEVER Chapter 6: Constructing old age: social theory on the creation and dismantling of harmful attitudes MARIA ŁUSZCZYNSKA PART TWO: Connected Autonomy and older adults’ relationship with technology Chapter 7: Technology and connected autonomy JEFF JUTAI Chapter 8: Connected objects used by older persons: Concrete tools for autonomy? MOUNA MOUNCIF-MOUNGACHE Chapter 9: Use of ICTs to promote well-being, a perspective of internet as a source of capital and basic needs fulfilment VIVIAN WEI QUN LOU, JASON YUE HEI WONG, FRANCES LU YANG, AND CHARLIE CHEUK YIN FONG Chapter 10: Personalizing telehealth services for older patients ODAY ASWAD, LYSANNE LESSARD, AND DANIEL AMYOT Chapter 11: Involving older adults in fall prevention using m-health technology ALIXE MÉNARD, ALISON NOVAK, NANCY EDWARDS, AND SARAH FRASER Chapter 12: Feasibility of an innovative connected watch device to maintain physical activities in older adults. ANNE-NOELLE HEIZMANN, BIENVENU BONGUÉ, CLARA PIZZOLO, LUC GOETHALS, JESSICA GUYOT, NATHALIE BARTH Chapter 13: Real relief for mobile caregivers through social assistive robots and digital devices IRMTRAUD EHRENMUELLER, FELIX BINDER, MANUEL HOLZINGER, FLORIAN ORTNER, ANJA REITER, CHRISTIAN RUCK, YULIYA WEICHSELBAUMER, SABRINA WEIRAUCH, SELINA WALTER"
Linda J. Garcia is Professor in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences and Director of the LIFE Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Louise Bélanger-Hardy is Professor in the Faculty of Common Law and member of the LIFE Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Jeffrey W. Jutai is Professor in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences and member of LIFE Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Maria Łuszczyńska is Assistant Professor of the Social Science Faculty in Sociology and Social Work Institute at The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow, Poland.
