Abstract

CASTRO, Amanda  and  CAMARGO, Brigido Vizeu. Social representations of old age and aging in the digital times: literature review . Psicol. rev. (Belo Horizonte) [online]. 2017, vol.23, n.3, pp. 882-900. ISSN 1677-1168.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5752/P.1678-9563.2017v23n3p882-900.

The present review of literature aims to analyze the social representations of old age and aging in the digital age. The demographic representativeness of the elderly population, brings a new perspective to the aging process. From the social activities and the development of groups geared to seniors and the social construction of “third age”, was the spread of the idea of “best age” as opposed to old age. And online communications initiatives, aimed at “best age” treat aging as a rewarding experience, as it is possible to carry out the plans postponed throughout life and therefore be happy. Thus, the emphasis on gains from the onset of old age with emphasis on the “best age” favors deconstruction of old age associated diseases, death and inactivity, but seems to ignore the plurality of experiences of aging.

Keywords : Social representations; Aging; Internet; Old age; Elderly.

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