Research on Rural Ageing: Where Have We Got to and Where Are We Going in Europe?
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| Title: | Research on Rural Ageing: Where Have We Got to and Where Are We Going in Europe? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burholt, Vanessa, Dobbs, Christine |
| Source: | Journal of Rural Studies. Oct 2012 28(4):432-446. |
| Availability: | Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Research Reports, Research Needs, Climate, Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Rural Environment, Rural Population, Agricultural Production, Public Policy, Environmental Influences, Hunger |
| Geographic Terms: | European Union |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.01.009 |
| ISSN: | 0743-0167 |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the extent to which rural studies conducted in Europe (compared to other countries in the Global North) have addressed the phenomenon of rural ageing. Through a review of the literature published on rural ageing research in the last decade, it compares the research goals identified by the International Rural Ageing Project (IRAP) in 1998 with progress in this area. In addition to the key themes for rural ageing research identified by IRAP, the authors believe that there are others topics that will emerge and impact on rural ageing in Europe in the coming decade. These have been highlighted consistently in futures studies as "global challenges" and can be grouped as social, economic and political, technological, relating to climate change, or related to agriculture and food security. In addition to the literature review, the authors undertook a consultation exercise with more than 50 eminent academics and directors of key organisations who were interested in rural issues, "global challenges" or rural ageing. Their feedback is included within a framework for future rural research. The article concludes with a discussion of emerging areas for rural ageing in the European context and the challenges that the EU may potentially face over the coming decades. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2013 |
| Accession Number: | EJ989627 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the extent to which rural studies conducted in Europe (compared to other countries in the Global North) have addressed the phenomenon of rural ageing. Through a review of the literature published on rural ageing research in the last decade, it compares the research goals identified by the International Rural Ageing Project (IRAP) in 1998 with progress in this area. In addition to the key themes for rural ageing research identified by IRAP, the authors believe that there are others topics that will emerge and impact on rural ageing in Europe in the coming decade. These have been highlighted consistently in futures studies as "global challenges" and can be grouped as social, economic and political, technological, relating to climate change, or related to agriculture and food security. In addition to the literature review, the authors undertook a consultation exercise with more than 50 eminent academics and directors of key organisations who were interested in rural issues, "global challenges" or rural ageing. Their feedback is included within a framework for future rural research. The article concludes with a discussion of emerging areas for rural ageing in the European context and the challenges that the EU may potentially face over the coming decades. (Contains 2 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 0743-0167 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.01.009 |
