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Reconsidering the “Asphalt Identikit”.
- Source :
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International Journal of Aging & Human Development . Apr2017, Vol. 84 Issue 4, p403-414. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background/Aim The “asphalt identikit” theory suggests that driving cessation inevitably leads to feelings of incompetence and dependency. This article challenges this proposition by investigating the driving-related possible selves of British older adults living in West London. Methods Thematic analysis of data from 19 of 39 interviews in which older adults participating in a larger study talked about driving in the context of their grocery shopping. Results Three themes were evident: “I can drive – that makes a huge difference,” “Expecting to lose my license,” and “I gave up my license.” Discussion Driving cessation is not a dreaded possible self for all older adults. Older adults may use a variety of identity maintenance processes to retain their positive sense of self. Conclusions Mental well-being can be maintained during driving cessation by finding ways to compensate for the loss of a license and finding alternative ways of achieving hoped-for possible selves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AUTOMOBILE driving
*CONTROL (Psychology)
*AGING
*ATTITUDE (Psychology)
*AUTONOMY (Psychology)
*EMOTIONS
*GROUNDED theory
*GROUP identity
*INTERVIEWING
*LIFE
*RESEARCH methodology
*MENTAL health
*RESEARCH funding
*STATISTICAL sampling
*SHOPPING
*THEMATIC analysis
*PROFESSIONAL licenses
*DATA analysis software
*PSYCHOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00914150
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Aging & Human Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121559853
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0091415016677970