Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Job T, Mary; Thomas, Christine Ann Title A name given to the resource Ageing with Disability and Family Dynamics: A Social Constructionist Reading of Rohinton Mistrys Family Matter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Population Ageing; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s12062-026-09559-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s12062-026-09559-3</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105040252613?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105040252613?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Job T M., Christ University Bengaluru, Banglore, India; Thomas C.A., Christ University Bengaluru, Banglore, India Description An account of the resource This article examines how disability and ageing intersect within family structures and cultural expectations, foregrounding the role of ableism and ageism in shaping individual and collective experience. By examining Rohinton Mistrys Family Matters through the frameworks of social constructionism and ageism, the research underscores how age and disability are socially constructed and often associated with dependency and burden. Through the character of Nariman Vakeel, who experiences the dual challenges of old age and physical disability, this article critically examines how disability and ageing shape his health and wellbeing, access to care, and reliance on family and community support. The analysis highlights the ethics of caregiving and family responsibility, encouraging more inclusive and empathetic approaches to ageing and disability across cultural and familial contexts. Mistrys narrative mirrors real-world dynamics of care, responsibility, and economic burden within families. By situating Family Matters within broader discourses on ageing with disability, this article contributes to the growing field of interdisciplinary ageing studies and underscores the value of literature as a cultural text that reflects and critiques social realities. The study emphasises the importance of intergenerational understanding, encouraging families to recognise the emotional and social value of the elderly beyond their physical limitations. Finally, by demonstrating how literature reflects lived realities, the study highlights the role of cultural narratives in shaping more empathetic attitudes towards ageing and disability. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Ableism; Ageism; Disability; Family caregiving; Older care policy; Social constructionism Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media B.V. Relation A related resource ISSN: 18747884; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online