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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > aging and older development > gerontology
social science subjects > sociology > aging and the life course > gerontology
social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > cultural/social anthropology > gerontology
social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > gerontology
social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > organization of health care > gerontology

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gerontology  

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  • Gerontology is defined as the study of aging, focusing on the physical, social, and psychological aspects of older adulthood. In the most general sense, gerontology draws from diverse disciplines covering all aspects of the aging process in people and animals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Gerontology]

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