Aim

Senectus is a peer-reviewed international journal published biannually in September and March by Istanbul University Faculty of Letters Sociology Research Center with the support of the Darülaceze Foundation.

The purpose of the journal is to publish theoretical and applied academic studies on topics related to aging process and late-life experiences applying a multidisciplinary perspective. In this context, it aims to follow on the continuity and change in studies on old age and aging and primarily publish studies examining the demographic, economic, historical, legal, psychological, anthropological, and sociological elements determining them. Our mission is to provide a platform for dialogue for researchers from various disciplines related to the field, as well as for policymakers and practitioners. Moreover, we hope that the journal will serve as a source of knowledge useful for scholars and institutions dealing with this topic in Turkey and, consequently, will have a share in the development of proposals for the betterment of living conditions for its aging population. As such, we prioritise intra- and interdisciplinary works which not only exhibit methodological excellence but also provide a fresh and unique contribution to the ongoing debate on aging and late life.

Scope

Within the scope of the field of aging/old age studies, the journal is open to works evaluating the international developments in this field from the local perspective and comparative studies. We also welcome articles aiming to introduce the changes and new perspectives abroad to the Turkish literature, as well as ones which aspire to share the recent developments in Turkey and its historical record with the international audience. Within this framework, we will publish articles, case study analyses, research notes, and book reviews, especially concerning (although not limited to):

- The relation between aging/old age and social, political, economic, legal, and technological changes
- The effects of individual and demographic aging on shareholders such as local and national government, NGOs, universities, and field workers
- The proposals for solutions regarding care, policies, and social policies towards older people, as well as analyses of current solutions
- Physical and psychological changes occurring as a result of aging, behavioural and social transformations, age-related health developments (tracking, treatment, and prevention)
- Public debates regarding aging societies
- Historical and contemporary evaluations of old age/older people
- Economic behaviours of aging people and old people-oriented sectors
- Employment, retirement, income, and consumption habits in older people
- Lifespan approach
- Intergenerational relations and transitions
- The experience of aging and family relations
- Loneliness and social ostracism
- Social rights and inequalities (such as the right to live, the right to access basic services, and the right to political representation)
- Comparative analyses based on national and international databases
- Proposals for good practices in Turkey

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