Alcohol problems in old age in the context of a lack of meaning in life Cover Image

Problemy alkoholowe w okresie starości w kontekście braku poczucia sensu życia
Alcohol problems in old age in the context of a lack of meaning in life

Author(s): Ewa Włodarczyk
Subject(s): Psychology of Self, Behaviorism, Substance abuse and addiction, Gerontology
Published by: Fundacja Pedagogium
Keywords: alcohol problems; old age; seniors; the meaning of life;

Summary/Abstract: The subject of this article focuses on the alcohol problems of seniors. These problems were discussed against the background of the characteristics of this phase of life, losses and shrinking opportunities and in the context of the unstable sense of life in this period, which contribute to the emergence and intensification of seniors’ alcohol problems.

  • Issue Year: 22/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 101-122
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Polish