Future Perspectives of Ageing and Social Change

Aim

After completing the course, the student should on an advanced level be able to:

• account for and discuss the paradigm shifts in the research of ageing process
• describe and explain contemporary debates on the future of ageing research and policies
• debate issues within Ageing and social change from the perspective of technical and digital change as they are featured in the ageing literature and in ageing policies
• critically assess opportunities and courses of action for the prosperity and sustainability of ageing societies as well as increased longevity with the healthy years
• discuss theoretical frameworks on efficiency, feasibility and sustainability, in relation to the future of ageing societies

Content

In the course, questions related to the future of ageing, ageing research and social policy are taken into account. Further, knowledge gaps on ageing and longevity regarding how they relate to other changes and future sustainability goals, such equality, climate change, globalisation, migration, technology and digital shifts, and scientific, political, and societal consequences are addressed in this course. Furthermore, the need of knowledge on ageing and social change in order to tackle the challenges of an ageing society and to achieve goals towards improved quality of life and increasing healthy life expectancy are addressed. In the course, a review is offered on the current debates of the ageing process, research, and policies as well as on how current and future challenges can be addressed and how opportunities can be capitalized for the benefit of all age groups.