This paper examines, in terms of family role expectations, problems and difficulties experienced by families with aging members. These difficulties are presented as a manifestation of dysfunctional societal attitudes and beliefs that make it inevitable that an aging family will experience conflict with regard to family roles. Dysfunctional beliefs…

A theoretical model of structural and attitudinal variables is developed for use in the comparative study of endogamy and homogamy. Data indicate that information about young adults' courtship contexts and mate selection cannot necessarily be generalized to courtship and marriage in later life. (Author)

This Technical Committee Report focuses on theological, ethical, and spiritual values within the context of spiritual well-being from the perspective of institutionalized religion in America. The place of organized religion in regard to aging and its role in developing national aging policies is examined. A presentation of the data base for this…

This "gray paper" addresses the concerns of older women regarding their control over death and dying. It is based on the observation that older women are devalued by society on account of both their age and gender, and hence are likely to be impoverished and vulnerable as they approach death. The paper begins by examining the legal,…

Focusing on the changing roles and consciousness of women currently living in the Federal Republic of Germany, this report is organized under seven topical headings. The first section, "Women and Politics," comments on the increasing influence of women in local politics, with 36 women currently occupying the posts of Lord Mayor, Mayor,…

Reviews research on the place of the arts in programs for the elderly. In nine articles deals with characteristics and attitudes of adult students in art and music, dance therapy, and creativity. Discusses the aging advocacy movement and suggests it can be useful to program planners and gerontologists. (JAC)