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This 5 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of the theory of gerotranscendence, which was formulated by Lars Tornstam, a Swedish professor of sociology. The writer explains that this theory offers a positive perspective on aging and the paper also describes a study that entailed a nursing application of the theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Tornstams Theory of Gerotranscendence Research Compiled for
, Enterprises Inc. By - November, 2011 properly! The theory of gerotranscendence, which was formulated by
Lars Tornstam, a Swedish professor of sociology, has provided a new conceptualization of aging, as this theory perceives human development as an ongoing process that extends into old age and
a structure for characterizing the features of positive aging (Wadensten, 2007). Traditionally, old age has been equated with the acquisition of wisdom and Tornstam describes the features of the aging
process that facilitate the attainment of wisdom, which he relates to the signs of gerotranscendence (Wadensten, 2007). Tornstam pictures gerotranscendence as a natural development process that occurs within the
lives of everyone, as they transition through the various stages in life and draws upon Jungs theoretical model of the individuation process (Wadensten, 2007). In other words, the theory assumes
that individuals are predisposed to progress throughout their lifetimes toward the goals of maturity and wisdom (Wadensten, 2007). Tornstam uses the term gerotranscendence to describe this progression as well as
the final stage, in which wisdom is achieved (Wadensten, 2007). There are signs that characterize the progression towards gerotranscendence, which generally indicate a progression from a materialistically based worldview
towards a more cosmic, transcendental perception of reality. Tornstam describes these signs as occurring within three dimensions. The first of which is the "cosmic dimension of transcendence" (Wadensten, 2007, p.
290). Tornstam indicates that individuals enter into this dimension of gerotranscendence when they cease to consider themselves as being uniquely significant, but rather begin to develop a growing
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