Journal of Aging Science

Dr, Professor, School of Psychological Sciences McKee 16d University of Northern Colorado, USA

Biography

"Nancy J karlin had her Ph D from Colorado State uiversity in 1989. Also done MS and BA. Currently working as Professor, School of Psychological Sciences, UNC. Campus Security Authority Training (Clery Reportable Crimes) is her prefessional development. Her resesrch interestes are issues relating to care of the chronically ill and  Experiences of the aging adult 

 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Exploring Cultural Similarity and Cultural Diversity: A Cross-National Study of Nine Countries
  Author(s): Nancy J. Karlin* and Joyce Weil
  
  Population aging is a universal, global issue with each country facing its own challenges to ensure the health of its older persons. We examined information gathered from 363 participants residing in nine societies (Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, Thailand, Botswana, Tunisia, U.S., South Africa, and Italy) about issues related to their self-reported aging experience. Using face-to-face interview and survey methods, information from older adults suggests evidence for both cultural similarity and diversity for these aging older adults. There is uniformity within the countries we studied in older adults’ dislike of health changes and the experiencing financial concerns. Data collected also provides support for noticeable elements of diversity with regard to aging in each country and that divergent paths in aging exist. Findings point to recognition for cultural humility, recognizing th.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-8847.19.07.204

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