Title:
ADULTHOOD AND AGEING THROUGH A LIFESPAN PERSPECTIVE: LATE ADULTHOOD CASE PROFILES

Authors:
Dr Charru Sharma

Abstract:
Introduction
Late adulthood begins at sixty and extends till the end of life. The ageing process can be viewed from three major perspectives i.e. biological, sociological and psychological ageing.
Biological ageing:
It is associated with decline in the proper functioning of the vital organs and organ systems of the body. The degree of decline is different fordifferent individuals.
Sociological ageing:
As humans are socially constructed creatures, the ageingprocess depends on various social factors.
Psychological ageing:
Is based on the perspective of individuals of whetherthey consider themselves younger or older than their chronological age.
Case Study Method
Harris (1986,p 13) states, “Case study research is the extensive investigation into the behavior of a single person”. This method provides a deep understanding of the participant’s behavior through intensive observation, interactions on several occasions.