Call for Abstracts: 6th Annual International Research Conference

Theme: Ageing and Care in a Contemporary Global Society

Population ageing is an undeniable phenomenon in all geographical territories, including Ghana. While this phenomenon could be considered as an achievement made in preserving human life for a long period, old age is also associated with functional impairment, disability and frailty, that would necessitate some form of care in order to maintain an appreciable living standard. Consequently there is the need for research to be conducted to understand issues related to ageing and care in this modern world. Our 6^th  Annual International Research Conference will provide an avenue for scholars, graduate students, practitioners, policy actors and other key stakeholders to deliberate and share evidence-based research and ideas to facilitate understanding of this theme, as well as solicit recommendations that would be useful in addressing issues surrounding ageing and care in a contemporary world.

The sub-themes for this conference include: 

1. Care for the Elderly during Pandemics
2. Economics of Ageing.
3. Healthy Ageing.
4. Ageing and Caregiving in Low-and-Middle Income Countries. (LMIC)
5. Ageing and Changing Family Systems.
6. Long-term Care for Older Persons.
7. Ageing and Technology.
8. Ageing and Health.
9. Meaning of Life and Death for Older Persons.
10. Active Ageing.
11. Ageing and Spirituality.
12. Ageing, Urbanisation and Urban Spaces.
13. Elder Abuse and Neglect.
14. Ageing, Security and Dignity.
15. Ageing and Disability.
16. Ageing and Migration.
17. Ageing Policies.
18. Political Economy of Ageing.
19. Ageing Research: Challenges and Prospects.
20. Work, Ageing and Retirement.
21. The Resilience and Contributions of Older Persons

Abstract should be submitted to ageingconference@ug.edu.gh by 24^th October, 2022.

Abstracts should have a maximum of 250 words and include the names and affiliations of all authors. Presenting author's name must be underlined.

Mode of conference: Virtual

Conference Fees: Information will be provided later.

Details about the zoom link, time, as well as other matters will be shared here soon.

For enquiries, contact 0596024441 or cfas@ug.edu.gh

Conference Planning Committee Members

1. Professor Mavis Dako-Gyeke               Centre for Ageing Studies, College of Humanities
2.  Dr. Akosua Agyemang                         Department of Social Work, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
3. Dr. Mabel Oti Boadi                              Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
4. Dr. Isaac Mensah-Boafo                       Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
5. Dr. Emmanuel Asampong                     Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Health Sciences
6. Dr Vyda Hervie                                     Department of Social Work, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
7. Dr. Johnny Arthur                                 Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
8. Dr. Delali A. Dovie                                Centre for Ageing Studies, College of Humanities
9. Dr. Nana Yaa Nyarko                           Department of Family and Consumer Sciences,  College of Basic and Applied Sciences
10. Dr Sylvia Gyan                                     Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
11. Dr Emmanuel Codjoe                           Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities
12. Dr Michael Kpessa-Whyte                    Institute of African Studies, College of Humanities
13. Ms. Ama Aidoo                                     Centre for Ageing Studies, College of Humanities
14. Mrs. Rachel Mantey                             Centre for Ageing Studies, College of Humanities
15. Mr. Kwamina Abekah-Carter                Centre for Ageing Studies, College of Humanities