Narrating future selves: perspectives on ageing from a Scottish cohort born in 1936

In this paper we investigate the perspectives individuals take on their future at a particular chronological age, the late 70s.  We seek to provide insights into the diverse ways that older people incorporate narratives about possible future selves into their decision making and planning for the fut...

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Main Authors: Jane Elliott, JD Carpentieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2020-12-01
Series:Anthropology & Aging
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Online Access:http://anthro-age.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/anthro-age/article/view/245