Abstract
Our paper discusses the findings of a language and communication research project with urban Dutch older people who recently reached the retirement age. In semi-structured interviews, 48 older people were asked about their perspectives and experiences regarding language use and communication, as well as how they relate these perspectives and experiences to their ageing selves and others. The qualitative interview data provides unique linguistic and discursive insights into experiences of ageing and retirement, especially regarding (self)ageism and liminality in social identity transitions.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Language, Communication, Ageism, Social Identity, Retirement, Liminality, Transitions
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