The Age‐Shift: Observations on Social Policy, Ageism and the Dynamics of the Adult Lifecourse (original) (raw)

The paper examines the shifting ideologies of aging, particularly in the context of social policies in the UK between 2000 and 2005. It argues that changes in the perception of midlife and old age are reshaping how individuals view the adult lifecourse, where traditional boundaries of retirement and decline are loosening. Furthermore, the authors apply a psychodynamic perspective to analyze the implications of these policies on identity, intergenerational relationships, and the social value of older adults, suggesting a nuanced interplay between societal perceptions and individual experiences of aging.