ISAC Department for Intergenerational Solidarity, Activity and Civil Society
Human & Society
Quality of life and social participation
Lifeworlds • Inclusion • Equal opportunities
Lifeworlds • Inclusion • Equal opportunities
The research field Human – Society focuses on the living environment of older people, social inclusion and equal opportunities. The main emphasis of the participatory approaches is on ageing as a social process, the exchange between the generations, civil engagement by and for older people, active participation up to the highest age as well as on the mix of professional, family and neighbourly help in the communities – ultimately on the future of well-being for every age.
In order to be able to better shape the scientific discourse in the field of age(ing) in future, the focus is placed on inter- and transdisciplinary research. Through an intersectional perspective, the interfaces between the fields of humans, technology, economy and society – as well as other areas beyond these – move to the centre of a comprehensive look at age(ing). To implement this, joint work is being done with the departments DCRD and HAT. The objective is to gather new knowledge about the living conditions of older people and to use this knowledge to develop transdisciplinary approaches and solutions that make ageing and old age worth living.
Project descriptions, links to (often English) project websites and other key information on all ongoing projects can be found on the German website version. An English translation will be made availbale as soon as possible. We are looking forward to you visiting our website again.