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A systemic approach to aging in the work context

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  • Staudinger, Ursula M.

    (Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development, University Bremen)

  • Bowen, Catherine E.

    (Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development, University Bremen)

Abstract

"In this article we present the interdisciplinary, developmental and systemic approach to the study of work and aging that guides research at the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). We introduce basic principles of adult development including its plasticity, multi-directionality, and embeddedness in contexts. We describe the different dynamic internal (e.g., psychological, physiological) and external contexts (e.g., organizations, labor market institutions) relevant to the work context that influence adult development. We present how the various disciplinary perspectives at the JCLL contribute to a fuller understanding of various contextual systems and their interactions with regard to the work context. Finally, we describe how a systemic approach to research on work and aging can contribute to the creation of work contexts conducive to productive development across the adult lifespan as summarized in the notion of dynamic human resource management. Importantly, we consider a wider notion of 'productivity' that encompasses not only economic aspects but also intellectual, motivational and emotional outputs." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

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  • Staudinger, Ursula M. & Bowen, Catherine E., 2011. "A systemic approach to aging in the work context," Zeitschrift für ArbeitsmarktForschung - Journal for Labour Market Research, Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB), Nürnberg [Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany], vol. 44(4), pages 295-306.
    • Handle: RePEc:iab:iabzaf:v:44:i:4:p:295-306
    DOI: 10.1007/s12651-011-0086-2
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    1. Iñigo Calvo-Sotomayor & Ekhi Atutxa & Ricardo Aguado, 2020. "Who Is Afraid of Population Aging? Myths, Challenges and an Open Question from the Civil Economy Perspective," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(15), pages 1-17, July.
    2. Iñigo Calvo-Sotomayor & Jon Paul Laka & Ricardo Aguado, 2019. "Workforce Ageing and Labour Productivity in Europe," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(20), pages 1-16, October.
    3. Tanja Hüber & Udo Käser & Lena Stahlhofen & Lara Görtner & Una Röhr-Sendlmeier, 2022. "Evaluation of a multi-component training programme for employees aged 50+," European Journal of Ageing, Springer, vol. 19(4), pages 1311-1326, December.
    4. EFI - Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation (ed.), 2012. "Research, innovation and technological performance in Germany - EFI Report 2012," Reports on Research, Innovation and Technological Performance in Germany, Expertenkommission Forschung und Innovation (EFI) - Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation, Berlin, volume 127, number 2012e, March.

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