Umfang:
xxii, 168 pages
ISBN:
9781531018610
Serie:
Ethnographic studies in medical anthropology series
Inhalt:
"This book discusses the aging populations in rural Japan. The plan of the book is as follows: In Chapter 1, we describe how rural Japan has changed socially and demographically. We explain how rural depopulation has led to political consolidation, and how the welfare system in Japan is placing more responsibility and autonomy on the municipalities. Some rural towns in Japan, such as Kawanehonchō, are actively responding to the demographic challenges initiated by municipal governments that have the advantage of developing unique programs reflecting the voices of local residents. Chapter 2 describes Kawanehonchō, explains how it became a rural depopulated town, and discusses why the town provides an important example to understand and discuss rural aging comparatively. In Chapter 3, we review theoretical frameworks (collective efficacy theory and social capital) to understand the inseparability of successful aging from the quality of neighborhoods and communities. We explain our research methods in Chapter 4. In Chapter 5, we examine Kawanehonchō with secondary data. Chapter 6 summarizes the findings based on observations of activities provided for the elderly in this town, and Chapter 7 sheds light on rural aging through the eyes and words of its leaders. Chapter 8 presents our findings from our survey of elders participating in two community programs developed locally and specifically for them. Finally, in Chapter 9, we discuss the possibility of net inmigration of older adults to Kawanehonchō, and Chapter 10 includes discussions on challenges in rural depopulation and healthy aging"--
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9781531018627
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Tanaka, Kimiko Successful aging in a rural community in Japan Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, [2021]
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Japan
;
Ländlicher Raum
;
Bevölkerungsentwicklung
;
Alternde Bevölkerung
