Table of Contents: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Falk Erhag, Hanna.
Other Authors:	Lagerlöf Nilsson, Ulrika., Rydberg Sterner, Therese., Skoog, Ingmar.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2022.
Edition:	1st ed.
Series:	International Perspectives on Aging Series
Subjects:	Electronic books.
Online Access:	Click to View

Table of Contents:

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing
Foreword
Foreword
Acknowledgment
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 The Purpose of This Book
1.2 Outline of the Book
References
Chapter 2: The AgeCap Conceptual Framework for Research on Capability in Ageing
2.1 Theoretical Framework in Brief
2.2 Why a Theoretical Framework?
2.3 Central Concepts in the AgeCap Capability Framework
2.3.1 Capability Set
2.3.2 Available Resources
2.3.3 Conversion Factors
2.3.4 Freedom of Choice
2.3.5 Goals of Value - Personal Goals
2.3.6 Justice - A Person's Right to Achieve Goals of Value
2.4 A Graphical Illustration of the AgeCap Capability Approach
2.5 Challenges and Reflections
2.5.1 How Could the Framework Be Applied?
2.5.2 What Is Freedom of Choice?
2.5.3 Goals of Value - Subjective or Objective?
2.6 Summary and Future Directions
References
Chapter 3: The ICECAP-O Measure
3.1 Analytical Synopsis
3.2 Introduction
3.3 Development of the Original ICECAP-O
3.4 The Swedish Version of the ICECAP-O
3.5 Reliability Testing
3.6 Validity Testing
3.7 Summary
3.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: The Capability Approach in Epidemiological Studies
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Cognitive Function and Capability
4.3 Depression and Capability
4.4 Multimorbidity and Capability
4.5 Functional Ability and Capability
4.6 Genetics and Capability
4.7 Diet and Capability
4.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Good Self-Rated Health as an Indicator of Personal Capability in Old Age
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Views on Ageing and Old Age
5.3 What Is Health and How Can It Be Defined?
5.4 What Is Self-Rated Health and How Can It Be Measured?
5.5 Good Self-Rated Health as an Indicator of Personal Capability.
5.6 Epidemiological Studies of Self-Rated Health as an Indicator of Personal Capability in the Fourth Age
References
Chapter 6: Capability in Research on Cognition and Well-being in Ageing and Retirement
6.1 Capability and Cognition
6.2 Capability and Subjective Well-being
6.3 Cognition and Well-being in the Social Context of Retirement
6.4 Capability in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
6.4.1 In Sum
References
Chapter 7: The Neurochemistry of Alzheimer's Disease: One of the Most Common Causes of Reduced Capability in the Adult Population
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 The Molecular Neuropathology of AD
7.2 Clinical Neurochemistry and Fluid Biomarkers
7.2.1 The Core CSF Biomarkers for AD
7.2.2 CSF Biomarkers in Preclinical AD
7.2.3 New Biomarkers to Monitor Synaptic Dysfunction
7.3 The Need for Molecular Epidemiology Studies
7.4 Blood Tests will Facilitate the Implementation of Biomarkers in Population-Based Studies
7.4.1 Brain Amyloidosis - Plasma Aβ42/40 Ratio
7.4.2 Tau Pathology - Phosphorylated Tau
7.4.3 Neurodegeneration - Neurofilament Light Protein
References
Chapter 8: The Capability Approach in Research on Ageing Well at Home for Frail Older People
8.1 Introduction
8.2 A Capability Approach to Ageing Well at Home - Key Concepts for Research
8.3 Capabilities
8.4 Functionings
8.5 The Capability Approach as a Theoretical Framework for Research with and for Frail Older People
8.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: eHealth Literacy and Capability in the Context of the Pandemic Crisis
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Health Literacy and eHealth Literacy
9.2.1 Definitions and the Operationalisation of eHL
9.2.2 eHealth Literacy and Capability
9.2.3 Pandemic, Infodemic and eHealth Literacy
9.2.4 The Scope of eHealth Literacy in the Pandemic Scenario.
9.3 eHealth Literacy and the Three Societal Levels of AgeCap
9.4 Methodological Considerations
9.4.1 Tailoring Information and Plain Language
9.4.2 Training and Screening
9.4.3 Instruments and Measures
9.5 Discussion
9.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Increasing People's Capabilities by Using Design Thinking in the Decision-Making Process
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The Concept of Capability
10.3 Design Research - From Products to Service
10.4 Design Research in the Digital Era
10.5 Service Design
10.6 From Service Design to Social Innovation
10.7 Design Process and the Emergence of Design Thinking
10.8 Design Thinking - Exceeding the Boundary of the Design Discipline
10.9 Using Design Thinking as an Approach to Changing Practice
10.10 Two Case Studies
10.10.1 Design Thinking as an Approach to Improving Home Services
10.11 Design Thinking as an Approach for Improving the Decision-Making Process
10.12 Discussing the Results of the Two Case Studies
10.13 Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: The Capability Approach in Social Work with Older People
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Social Work with Older People
11.3 Main Concepts of the Capability Approach
11.4 The Capability Approach and Social Work
11.5 Methodological Framework
11.6 Different Uses of the Capability Approach
11.7 The Capability Approach in Social Work with Older People
11.7.1 Exploring the Subjective Sense of Well-being
11.7.2 Addressing Social Inequalities at a Structural Level
11.8 Discussion
11.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: A Historical Perspective on Ageing and Capability
12.1 Introduction
12.2 The Capability Approach and Historical Studies
12.3 Capabilities Among Older Women in the Early Twentieth Century
12.4 Discussion
References.
Chapter 13: The Capabilities Approach and the Concepts of Self-Determination, Legal Competence and Human Dignity in Social Services for Older People
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Rights to Self-determination and Protection from Harm in Social Services for Older People
13.2.1 Self-Determination and Legal Competence
13.2.2 Self-Determination and Human Dignity
13.2.3 Self-Determination with the Help of a Legal Representative
13.3 The Capabilities Approach and the Tension Between Individual Self-Determination and State Responsibility to Ensure Human Dignity
References
Official Documents
Swedish Government Bills
Swedish Government Official Report Series
Swedish Acts
Case
United Nations and EU documents
Literature
Webpages
Chapter 14: Invisible or Powerful? Ageing in a Mediatised Society
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Living in a Mediatised World
14.2.1 Media and Information Literacy in a Mediatised Society
14.2.2 Media Research - An Emerging Field
14.3 Language and Representation
14.3.1 The Case of Media Ageism and Covid-19
14.4 Media Use and Engagement
14.5 Conclusions: Opportunities and Challenges Within the Intersection of Ageing, the Media and Capability
References
Chapter 15: System and Life-Course Perspectives on Capability to Work and Capability Through Work
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Working-Life Conditions as Multi-component Resources for Capability to Work
15.3 Conversion Factors - The Crafting of Resources at Work for Capability Across Systems
15.4 Interaction Between Capability to Work and Capability Through Work
References
Chapter 16: Organisational Capability for Delayed Retirement
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Organisational Research
16.3 Applying a Capability Approach Within Organisation Studies
16.4 Studying Organisational Capability.
16.5 Observations of Workplace Practices: Results and Reflections
16.6 Discussion
16.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Capability and Political Participation Among Ageing Populations
17.1 Introduction
17.2 The Relationship Between Age and Political Participation
17.3 Ageing, Health and Political Participation
17.4 A Capability Approach to Political Participation
17.5 Study Design and Method
17.6 Empirical Illustration of Conceptions of and Reasons for Non-voting
17.6.1 Internal Capabilities: Engagement
17.6.2 Internal Capabilities: Health
17.6.3 External Capabilities: Practical Assistance
17.6.4 External Capabilities: Social Support
17.7 Summing Up: The First Steps Towards a Capability Approach to Political Participation
Appendix
References
Concluding Remarks
Future Challenges.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing.

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