Journal
Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research
MJAAR
Aging Without Wisdom: Disciplinary Factors and the Paradox of "Old is Gold" in the Ugandan Context
Musiimenta Nancy1, Ahumuza Audrey2
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 4, No. 10 |
| Published | 31 October 2025 |
| ISSN | 3006-6417 |
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.
Keywords
aging
elderly persons
wisdom
respect
disciplinary factors
life course
intergenerational relations
Uganda
"old is gold"
gerontology
Cite This Article
Musiimenta Nancy1 & Ahumuza Audrey2 (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