Which term refers to the subfield that studies the social aspects of aging?

• A. Geriatrics
• B. Public Health
• C. Behavioral Gerontology
• D. Social Gerontology

Answer: (D)

Social Gerontology studies how aging interacts with social structures, relationships, and institutions. It explores topics like retirement, family roles, social networks, community involvement, ageism, and how policies and societal attitudes shape the aging experience. The other options focus on different aspects: geriatrics is about medical care for older adults; public health concentrates on population-wide health outcomes rather than social dimensions of aging; behavioral gerontology examines psychological and behavioral changes with aging. Because the question targets the social aspects of aging, Social Gerontology is the best fit.