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Aging Without Wisdom: Disciplinary Factors and the Paradox of "Old is Gold" in the Ugandan Context

Musiimenta Nancy, Ahumuza Audrey

Journal Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR)
Volume / Issue Vol. 4, No. 10
Published 31 October 2025
ISSN3006-6417
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Abstract

In Uganda, the traditional "old is gold" adage venerating elderly persons as repositories of wisdom has eroded, with many older adults experiencing neglect and marginalization despite cultural expectations of respect. This study examines the disciplinary factors throughout the life course that contribute to this paradox in contemporary Ugandan society.

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aging elderly persons wisdom respect disciplinary factors life course intergenerational relations Uganda "old is gold" gerontology
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Musiimenta Nancy & Ahumuza Audrey (2025). Aging Without Wisdom: Disciplinary Factors and the Paradox of "Old is Gold" in the Ugandan Context. Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 4(10). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=38

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