EXTENDING GERONTOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND THEORY THROUGH ETHNOGRAPHIC CASE STUDY METHODS
2024
Understanding Aging Through Ethnographic Case Studies
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Author Information
Author(s): Grenier Amanda
Primary Institution: University of Toronto
Hypothesis
Ethnographic case study methods can provide a deeper understanding of the social complexities of aging.
Conclusion
Using ethnographic methods can help reveal the complex realities of aging that are often overlooked in traditional research.
Supporting Evidence
- Ethnographic methods can highlight the lived experiences of older people.
- Traditional classifications can marginalize certain groups of older individuals.
- Research findings often become binary and overlook sociological perspectives.
Takeaway
This study shows that talking to older people about their lives can help us understand aging better than just using numbers and categories.
Methodology
The paper discusses the use of ethnographic case study methods to explore the experiences of older people.
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