Gerodiversity
Gerodiversity
Gerodiversity (pronounced: jeh-roh-dih-vur-si-tee) is a term used in the field of gerontology to describe the variety and complexity of aging experiences and situations, as well as the wide range of characteristics and factors that influence them.
Etymology
The term "gerodiversity" is a combination of the prefix "gero-", derived from the Greek word "geron" meaning "old man", and the word "diversity", which originates from the Latin "diversitas" meaning "difference, variety".
Definition
Gerodiversity encompasses a broad spectrum of factors including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, educational level, sexual orientation, health status, and geographic location. It emphasizes the need to consider the heterogeneity of the aging population in research, policy, and practice.
Related Terms
- Gerontology: The scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people.
- Diversity: The state of being diverse; variety.
- Socioeconomic Status: The social standing or class of an individual or group, often measured as a combination of education, income and occupation.
- Health Status: An individual's relative level of wellness and illness, taking into account the presence of biological or physiological dysfunction, symptoms, and functional impairment.
- Geographic Location: The position or place of a certain item on the surface of the Earth, expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds of latitude and longitude.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gerodiversity
- Wikipedia's article - Gerodiversity
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