Journal article
Reflexive Planning for Later Life
Abstract
Informed by Giddens' (1991) concept of reflexive life planning and the notion of later life as a time of increasing social and financial risk, this research explores the idea of reflexive planning for later life. We utilize a conceptual model that incorporates three types of planning for later life: public protection, self-insurance, and self-protection. Drawing on qualitative, life-history data from a study of 51 mid-life and older Canadians, …
Authors
Denton MA; Kemp CL; French S; Gafni A; Joshi A; Rosenthal CJ; Davies S
Journal
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, Vol. 23, No. 5, pp. s71–s82
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
2004
DOI
10.1353/cja.2005.0031
ISSN
0714-9808