The themes related to aging and relationships (i.e., family or friends) should b
The themes related to aging and relationships (i.e., family or friends) should be derived from the case you read about in your book club book and what you have discussed in your group or learned from class. A literature review is required for this paper that integrate 15 outside resources, in addition to your course text.
Specifically, the paper will address the topic as it relates to the “case” depicted in your book, the everyday lives of families, U.S. national research/policy/social contexts, and make a comparison with the research/policy/social contexts of at least one other country.
Possible paper topics include:
Physical and/or Mental Health Concerns
Retirement & Financial Concerns in Later Life
Sibling Relationships
Friendships & Social Networks
Long-term Intimate Relationships
Sexuality/Sexual Behavior in Later Life
Divorce
Widowhood
Singlehood in Later Life
Dating in Later Life
Remarriage
Parent-Child Relationships
Caregiving
Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships
Childless (Childfree) in Later Life
A well-formulated paper will have an introduction, clearly organized body, and interesting and compelling conclusion. Headings should be used to format the page in order to make the page reader friendly and well organized.
(Highly) Recommend Paper Outline:
Introduction of paper topic as it relates to course readings, lectures, and other course materials.
Summary of case from book as it relates to the paper topic
Summary of research findings regarding topic as it is experienced in the everyday lives of families.
Summary of research findings regarding topic as it relates to the U.S. (could include research of national samples, policy issues, broad social norms, etc).
Comparison between the US and one other country regarding topic as it relates to either the everyday lives of families or national-level concerns (similar to IIc above).
Paper summary and conclusion.
Notes on Paper Sources:
Each paper should have a minimum of 15 new sources (at least 10 should be journal articles). An unlimited number of course readings can be utilized. Most of your sources should be empirical (from peer-reviewed journals or edited books), however several of your final sources may be non-empirical from reputable sources (e.g., CDC, NIH, etc). Ask me if you have any questions about a reputable source.
Each paper should use APA format for citations and the reference list.
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