Constructionist Perspectives on the Life Course
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12912802 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James A Holstein (0000-0002-0072-3095, Marquette University, corresponding author), Jaber F Gubrium (0000-0003-3542-7218, University of Missouri) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 335-352 |
| Publication date | 2007-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociology Compass (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1751-9020 • E-ISSN: 1751-9020 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00004.x |
| OpenAlex | W2022293341 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 47 |
| References cited | 41 |
This article reviews recent developments in constructionist approaches to life course studies. It outlines the general tenets of social constructionism and compares and contrasts two contemporary constructionist perspectives on the life course
Constructionism · Course (navigation · Epistemology · Life course approach · Social constructionism · Social science · Sociology · Strict constructionism · Engineering · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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The soundtrack of criminal careers
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Law’s temporality and the construction of death-worlds
Gap year students in Lithuania
A qualitative study of older people living with HIV in Hong Kong
Rewriting age to overcome misaligned age and gender norms in later life
The twin faces of ageism, glorification and abjection
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The Sight of Loss
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Cohousing and the role of intermediaries in later life transitions
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| Unique citing works | 47 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,61 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2026 (19) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 47 |