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Reciprocity in parent-child exchange and life satisfaction among elderly: a cross-national perspective
- Authors:
- LWENSTEIN Ariela, KATZ Ruth, GUR-YAISH Nurit
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 63(4), 2007, pp.865-883.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study explores the role of intergenerational exchange relationships in the life satisfaction of a cross-national sample of older people. Specifically, it replicates and extends the study by Lee, Netzer, and Coward (1995), which examined the effects of aid exchanged between generations - older parents and their adult children. Social exchange and equity theories serve as the theoretical frameworks for the present research. The current research is based on data collected in the OASIS cross-national five countries (Norway, England, Germany, Spain and Israel) project from 1,703 respondents (75+) living in urban settings. The main results are that the capacity to be an active provider in exchange relations enhances elders' life satisfaction. Being mainly a recipient of help from adult children is related to a lower level of life satisfaction. Filial norms are negatively related to life satisfaction. The study also underscores the importance of the emotional component in intergenerational family relations to the well-being of the older population. Intergenerational family bonds reflect a diversity of forms related to individual, familial, and social structural characteristics. The research highlights the importance of reciprocity in intergenerational relations between older parents and their adult children.
The cross-Atlantic exchange to advance long-term care: background paper prepared for the European Commission and AARP joint conference on long-term care 13 September 2006, Brussels
- Authors:
- TSOLOVA Svetla, MORTENSEN Jorgen
- Publisher:
- Centre for European Policy Studies
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 26p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
This background paper begins with a discussion of the overall goal of promoting healthy and active ageing. It highlights the fact that the world’s population is ageing rapidly and with the exception of Japan, the world’s 25 oldest countries are all in Europe. However, the need for long-term care (LTC) services is not dependent on age alone; people with limitations in self-care or mobility, seniors living alone and on low income are also important indicators. Taking this into account, the overall proportion of older people in need of LTC is found to be approximately the same in the US and the EU.
Component 2: regional housing experiences for senior citizens: report
- Author:
- WELFARE HOUSING POLICIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
- Publisher:
- Welfare Housing Policies for Senior Citizens
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This report is a result of Wel_Hops, (Welfare Housing Policies ) Component 2, Phase 1. It is built by report from all partners in WelHops. All partners have done analysis of experiences in their own country and / or in their region. They even have reported comparison with other European Countries. The goal has been 30 experiences in partner country and 15 in other EU countries. Criteria that have been used for selection of the experiences –preliminary screening, were taken from the Work Plan.
The state of mental health in old-age across the ‘old’ European Union: a systematic review
- Authors:
- RIEDEL-HELLER S.G., BUSSE A., ANGERMEYER M.C.
- Journal article citation:
- Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 113(5), May 2006, pp.388-401.
- Publisher:
- Blackwell Publishing
This review of epidemiological studies conducted in 13 of the 15 countries of the pre-enlargement European Union finds that mental disorders in old age are common, with the most serious threats posed by dementia and depression. While it is clear that the prevalence of dementia increases with age, the pattern with regard to depression is unclear. Evidence on other mental health disorders, including those associated with substance use, mild cognitive impairment, psychotic syndromes, anxiety and somatoform disorders is much less abundant, making it difficult to come to conclusions. In addition, the lack of comparable data means that it is impossible so far to make judgements about differences in the prevalence rates of particular disorders across geographical and cultural boundaries.
Working beyond 60: key policies and practices in Europe
- Author:
- REDAY-MULVIE Genevieve
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 220p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
While the question to why work beyond sixty has now become obvious, the how and for whom questions are the real topic of this study. Work after sixty - if it is to be feasible and widespread - has to be on a part-time basis to meet the wishes and needs of workers and companies. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the growing importance of work beyond sixty and a comparative discussion of new policies in several EU Member States as well as of company practice.
Social exclusion and insecurity among older Europeans: the influence of welfare regimes
- Author:
- OGG Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 25(1), January 2005, pp.69-90.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Explores social exclusion among older Europeans from 10 countries with 3 types of welfare regime, Nordic, Mediterranean and post-socialist. Data from the first round of the new European Social Survey are used to explore indicators of social exclusion. A measure of social exclusion and insecurity is constructed from indicators of regularity of meeting with friends and relatives, taking part in social activities, self-rated physical and mental health and income, and local area quality. Results confirm the findings of previous research showing a link between developed welfare regimes and low rates of social exclusion in old age. At the same time, more developed welfare regimes appear to deal less well with effects of separation and divorce. Mediterranean regimes show distinctive signs of stress, suggesting the supplementation or replacement of weakened immediate and extended family ties has not taken place. In all countries a higher level of education appears to play a crucial role in reducing the chances of being insecure or socially excluded in old age.
Comparison of suicide in people aged 65-74 and 75+ by gender in England and Wales and the major Western countries 1979-1999
- Authors:
- PRICHARD Colin, HANSEN Lars
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20(1), January 2005, pp.17-25.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The factors most strongly associated with suicide are age and gender - more men than women, and, more people over 65 kill themselves. As a number of Governments have targets to reduce suicide levels we compare elderly suicide rates over a 20-year period in England and Wales. And the major Western countries focusing upon age and gender. Male GSPR: 65-74 suicide ratios fell significantly in six countries and in three for the 75+. Female GSPR: 65-74 suicide ratios fell in every country except Spain. Proportionately, there were more suicides in the over 65s in countries with an extended family tradition, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Japan, than in the five secular countries. England and Wales male 65-74 suicide fell significantly more than Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Netherlands and the USA, and did significantly better than the other countries for all female senior citizen suicides. Suicide of the over-65s has improved in seven countries, especially in England and Wales, who had the greatest proportional reduction, which reflects well upon the psycho-geriatric and community services. However, in all countries, male 65-74 rates did not match the female out so extra efforts are needed to improve male rates.
Projects in partnership
- Author:
- SCHWEITZER Pam
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 12(5), September 2004, p.18.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Describes recent and forthcoming projects from the European Reminiscence Network, an association of practitioners from 14 countries. Making Memories Matter, involving 6 countries, creates Life Portrait Boxes making a statement for and by an older person. A Spanish project, Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today, is aimed at families coping with dementia, focusing on intact memory and remaining skills rather than deficits and the downward trajectory of skills. The PHARE project trains psychologists, nurses and home care organisers from 5 Romanian cities in reminiscence work.
Winter fuel payments
- Author:
- SIMMONS David
- Journal article citation:
- Welfare Rights Bulletin, 157, August 2000, pp.7-8.
- Publisher:
- Child Poverty Action Group
In the wake of action in the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the government has changed the rules on winter fuel payments. This article describes the changes.
Let's go Dutch
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.2.00, 2000, p.26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Talks to Meic Phillips, a winner of last year's Isabel Schwarz Travel Fellowship about how colleagues in Europe have developed sheltered housing.