Exploring Dimensions of Age in Young People's Lives
A discourse analytical approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4356437 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sinikka Aapola (University of Helsinki, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 295-314 |
| Publication date | 2002-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Time & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-463X • E-ISSN: 1461-7463 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0961463x02011002007 |
| OpenAlex | W2342416969 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 12 |
This article focuses on dimensions of age in young people's life contexts within a discourse analytical framework. The analysis is based on meanings of age presented by Finnish secondary school students. The data consist of 88 autobiographical essays, written by 15 to 16-year-old boys and girls. Age is approached as a socially constructed phenomenon, defined differently in varying contexts
Developmental psychology · Epistemology · Phenomenon · Sociology · Children's Rights and Participation · Early Childhood Education and Development · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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| Unique citing works | 18 |
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| Citations per year | 0,82 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2025 (22) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |