The role of information in successful aging: The case for a research focus on the oldest old

被引:37
作者
Asla, T
Williamson, K
Mills, J
机构
[1] Charles Sturt Univ, Sch Informat Studies, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
[2] Monash Univ, Informat & Telecommun Needs Res, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia
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D O I
10.1016/j.lisr.2005.11.005
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
There are gaps in research regarding the role of information in successful aging as well as concerning the information-seeking behavior of the "oldest old" (those aged 85+). This article encourages researchers in library and information science (LIS) to consider undertaking research to fill these gaps. It therefore addresses issues about the importance of the oldest age group; aging theories, including those specific to successful aging; available theories from the field of human information behavior; prior research about the information needs of the oldest old and source use (including the Internet); and the role that information might play in whether or not people are aging successfully. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:49 / 63
页数:15
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