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gerotranscendence: a standalone construct

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Gerontology

a shift in old age from a materialistic, rational outlook toward a more cosmic and transcendent view, with changes in self and relationships.

In gerontology, gerotranscendence refers to a shift in old age from a materialistic, rational outlook toward a more cosmic and transcendent view, with changes in self and relationships. This meaning comes from Tornstam (1997) in Journal of Aging Studies.[1]

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  1. Tornstam, L. (1997). Gerotranscendence: The contemplative dimension of aging. Journal of Aging Studies, 11(2), 143-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0890-4065(97)90018-9

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