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Preface
Preface

Levels of resentment in the University of the Third Age

Author(s): Aleksander Kobylarek
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: resentment;U3A;negative ageing;management of emotions;NGO;psychological contract

Summary/Abstract: Resentment has a particular place in the University of the Third Age. Here, the acti-vities of the organization come up against the developing personalities of the elderly and crises of personality, which intensify the phenomenon. Temporary resentment can in unfavourable circumstances temporary resentment can escalate into permanent resentment, which is more dificult to alleviate. The task of the manager is to uncover this phenomenon at a relatively early stage, and to take appropriate preventative measures in the form of long-lasting negotiation of tasks and suitable system of sharing rewards.

  • Issue Year: 7/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 5-8
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English