S2 | E7 - How can Older Adults find Fulfilment in Later Life? – Dr. Joanna MacFarlane

Episode 7 • May 22, 2023 • 00:50:07
S2 | E7 - How can Older Adults find Fulfilment in Later Life? – Dr. Joanna MacFarlane
PhD: Unpacked
S2 | E7 - How can Older Adults find Fulfilment in Later Life? – Dr. Joanna MacFarlane

May 22 2023 | 00:50:07

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Show Notes

“Contemplating how senior citizens thrive in 21st century society.

What is ‘successful’ ageing? How does one contribute to society after retirement? What happens when you put unassociated toddlers and elders in a room together? Dr. Joanna Macfarlane joins us to Unpack the idea of ‘generativity’, and how intergenerational programmes can be used to combat boredom and loneliness in later life.

This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Macfarlane. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked.


If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095

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