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Week Five Discussion Topic: Gerontology as Interdisciplinary Science Instructions We examined the concept of interdisciplinarity and what makes social science an interdisciplinary topic in Week 1. Gerontology is a highly interdisciplinary social science, as it draws on research, theories, and ideas from many different fields to better address the topic of aging. This week's material asked you to examine aging from the perspectives of the five other social sciences we have examined in this course. Choose two of the resources and answer the following questions: What two social science fields do the resources you chose represent? The Aging and Psychology resource I selected, written by Tara Queen and Jacqui Smith, offers insights into the complex and continuous processes of aging. Typically, studies on aging have only looked at the experiences of those 65 and older. This resource, however, discusses modern views that acknowledge the complex interrelationship between biological processes and psychological elements during an individual's lifetime that contribute to aging. The complications of aging are also explored in Janelle Christensen's article, "Aging: Deviation". This resource demonstrates the complex relationship that ages, identity, and social expectations have. For instance, aging and self-image are covered in the article. Age has a significant effect on how we see ourselves (Christensen, 2013). Our social positions in society might shift as we evolve throughout time, and our appearance will also progressively alter.

What does each source add to your understanding of the issues in gerontology? How would it affect your understanding of this topic if you looked at it from one perspective? The article "Aging: Deviation" by Janelle Christensen highlighted the cultural perspective, which added a great deal to my understanding of gerontology. The Aluet Alaskan society is examined in this piece of writing. Christensen emphasizes advantages of getting older. Being an elder is respected in Aluet Alaskan community for one's life experiences and knowledge. This cultural background contradicts popular Western beliefs, which frequently oppose aging. The Aging and Psychology resource I chose, focuses on the physical, psychological, and cognitive changes that come with aging, which advances our knowledge of gerontology. All these changes offer a comprehensive perspective on aging. For instance, the interaction between psychological and social elements is referred to as the psychosocial aspects when discussing psychosocial changes (Queen & Smith, 2010). Changes in social roles, relationships, and emotional experiences are all part of aging. Gerontologists can better develop therapies to improve mental health and social connectivity by having a better understanding of psychosocial changes. What are the consequences if a social scientist has incomplete knowledge of a topic? In social science, incomplete knowledge can have a number of serious repercussions. Biases and misrepresentations are among the consequences. Research in social science is prone to prejudice in several ways. A social scientist may unintentionally add biases into their work if they lack thorough expertise. These prejudices have the power to skew results, misrepresent the truth, and produce false conclusions.

Reference Queen, T. & Smith, J. (2020). Aging. In R. Biswas-Diener & E. Diener (Eds), Noba textbook series: Psychology. Champaign, IL: DEF publishers Christensen, J. (2013, October 21). Aging: Deviation. Society for Cultural Anthropology. Response to I agree that understanding the roles played by older people in the economy is facilitated by economic gerontology. The study of older people as consumers is another aspect of economic gerontology. They make different financial judgments, have different interests, and spend differently than younger people. The field of economic gerontology recognizes that the consumption habits of the elderly vary significantly from those of the young. It is critical for companies and policymakers to comprehend these trends in order to customize goods and services to the particular requirements and tastes of senior citizens. Response to

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