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Older people: a gendered review and secondary analysis of the data
- Authors:
- BONO Emilia Del, et al
- Publisher:
- Equal Opportunities Commission
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 80p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Part of the Equal Opportunities Commission Working Paper series, this study has two main objectives, firstly to look at the current and future situation of older people, here defined as people over 65 and to investigate the extent of gender differences in older people's degree of social inclusion.
The impact of the pandemic on subjective wellbeing inequalities
- Authors:
- ABDALLAH Saamah, WREN-LEWIS Sam, MAGUIRE Rosie
- Publisher:
- What Works Centre for Wellbeing
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing explores the impact of the pandemic on subjective wellbeing, focusing on gender, age, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Subjective wellbeing is affected by some of the more tangible direct impacts of the pandemic, such as income or employment losses, and illness, but also some of the more intangible social and psychological impacts such as loneliness, anxiety and loss of sense of purpose. The paper finds that several groups have suffered ‘more than average’ from the pandemic including: women; older people (at the start); younger people (later on); some ethnic minorities; those with higher education; and renters. For those groups who were already disadvantaged (e.g. ethnic minorities and renters) and where therefore these impacts imply growing inequalities, the data argues in favour of doubling-down on providing targeted support. In other cases, for example for young people and those with higher education, the implications are more subtle. It would be valuable to better understand why wellbeing has fallen more for some groups than others and where the pandemic has introduced new vulnerabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Resilience in an ageing Greater Manchester
- Author:
- BAGNALL Kirsty
- Publisher:
- Ambition for Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This report looks at the resilience of older people and the implications for ageing communities. It includes the findings from a literature review and from workshops with three marginalised groups: older South Asian women; older men living in a deprived area; and refugees. The report explores the importance of recognising the impact different marginalising characteristics on a person’s resilience. The findings suggest that although older people can be vulnerable to shocks and stresses, they also may possess assets to prepare themselves and to support others during an emergency. However, marginalisation and social isolation contribute towards an individual’s ability to react during times of shock. The report also found that older people with additional marginalising characteristics were often found to have high levels of bonding social capital, but struggle to make connections outside of their own community. In order to avoid further marginalisation of people, the report recommends the inclusion of a range of marginalised groups in resilience planning. The report makes recommendations on how policy makers can support the needs of older people across Greater Manchester. (Edited publisher abstract)
Women and alcohol: social perspectives
- Editor:
- STADDON Patsy
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 224
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Issues relating to alcohol 'misuse' can only properly be understood within their social and environmental contexts. This research and practice based book explores social models of alcohol misuse to offer a sociological approach to its treatment. Through considering the social meaning of women's alcohol use, the book challenges current policy and practice in the field. It raises concerns about the political role of 'treatment' in making women behave, or to be 'well', and aims to develop a new approach to women's drinking and new ways of aiding recovery, at national and local levels. With contributions from service users, academics and practitioners, the book is aimed at those studying addiction, gender and the social background to alcohol problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Isolation: the emerging crisis for older men: a report exploring experiences of social isolation and loneliness among older men in England
- Authors:
- BEACH Brian, BAMFORD Sally-Marie
- Publisher:
- Independent Age
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 56
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the experiences of older men who are socially isolated or lonely. The research has used newly released data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), as well as interviews, focus groups and existing evidence. The report looks at the differences between the way older men and older women report feeling lonely and isolated and how partners, families, health, financial circumstances and major life transitions, such as retirement and bereavement, influence their experiences. It shows that over 1.2 million older men reported a moderate to high degree of social isolation and over 700,000 a high degree of loneliness. Older men are more isolated than older women, and at increasing risk of loneliness. This is because older men are more dependent on their partners and less likely to engage with projects to tackle isolation and loneliness and to seek help. The report suggests that while loneliness is not an inevitable consequence of age it is driven by poor health and low income. It also considers what kind of service provision could help address social isolation among men and encourage their participation and recommends: monitoring service use by gender to address gaps in service access; targeting services at older men and their specific needs, including reaching out to men who have suffered bereavement; pre-retirement packs for older people with a focus on retention and development of social networks; planning by the health and wellbeing boards for the expected growth of isolated and lonely older men, recognising that traditional befriending approaches may not work for this group. (Edited publisher abstract)
Provider-led pathways to work: net impacts on employment and benefits: working paper
- Authors:
- KNIGHT Genevieve, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The main objective of this impact study was to assess whether Provider Led Pathways helped more incapacity benefits customers move into work or leave benefit than would have done otherwise. The impact analysis was conducted using administrative data (Incapacity Benefits claims and HMRC employment records) and data collected from two large scale telephone surveys with 2007 and 2008 incapacity benefit claimants living in Provider Led Pathways areas and in matched comparison areas which did not have the Provider Led Pathways to provide the counterfactual of not participating in this programme. On average, interviews were conducted 14 months after the claim for benefits. Findings revealed that in Provider Led Pathways lowered the proportion of benefits claimants by two percentage points; there was no conclusive evidence of a Provider Led Pathways impact on employment, but there was some evidence that Provider Led Pathways raised employment, and it was estimated to raise HMRC employment by one percentage point; Provider Led Pathways had a statistically significant impact for men, but not for women, and for those who were less than 50 years old, but not for those aged 50 years and over; and for those with mental health conditions and those with other health conditions, the Provider Led Pathways raised the proportion off benefit by two percentage points.
Age, income and food in Ireland: North and South
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR AGEING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
Poor diet and malnutrition among older people is an important public health problem. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to compromised nutritional intake due to chronic diseases, polypharmacy, low functional status and poor nutritional intakes. The report ‘Age, income and food in Ireland’ (Bantry White et al., 2011) sought to contribute to the emerging evidence base on food poverty and diet in older Irish people. It examined the demographic and socio-economic influences on food expenditure in the older populations in Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). This research brief is based on the key findings from the study. It shows that there is a complex relationship between age and food expenditure, but behaviour is influenced by factors such as income, gender and level of social exclusion. Expenditure on fruit and vegetables is quite low among older people in Ireland, and there a significant prevalence of inadequate intakes of micronutrients such as vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, folic acid and vitamin B2. Improving the diet and nutrition of the older population in Ireland requires a policy approach in 3 areas: welfare and anti-poverty policies; health and nutrition policies; and food production and distribution policies.
The equality impacts of the current recession
- Authors:
- HOGARTH Terence, et al
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 217p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
The study was commissioned to examine the equality impacts of the current recession on the labour market with regard to gender, race and ethnicity, age, and disability. Some of these groups already have a disadvantaged position in the labour market; this study focuses on changes to the state of relative disadvantage as a result of the recession. The analysis is based on: a literature review; a descriptive analysis of Labour Force Survey (LFS) data; and estimates of future employment levels of the various groups. Chapter 2 provides an assessment of the current recession and its impact on the labour market given the experience learnt from previous recessions. Chapters 3 to 6 consider the likely impact of the recession by gender, age group, disability and ethnicity, respectively, based on a review of the literature. The projections of future employment are provided in chapters 7 and 8. Finally, chapter 9 provides a conclusion and summary of the study’s findings and highlights the implications for the equality agenda. The employment forecasts suggest that the fall in employment resulting from this recession may not be as bad as that which resulted from the 1980-81 and 1990-91 recessions. On balance, the recession is likely to slow progress towards meeting the objectives of the equality agenda rather than lead to a reversal of the gains made to date, the exception being young people who may be at particular risk. However, great uncertainties remain, especially so as unemployment continues to rise.
Working with older men: a review of Age Concern services
- Author:
- RUXTON Sandy
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review by Age Concern England was to understand the barriers that prevent older men from using older people's services, and to examine the experience of Age Concern that successfully involves socially isolated older men. Focus-group discussions with older men were carried out and Age Concern's staff were interviewed. The review found that: Age Concern was seen as for those in need of support and 'incapable'. Men were more likely to attend if referred by professionals, particularly GP's. Referral practices were, in some cases, patchy. There was a lack of 'front-line' male staff. Some activities were regarded as 'feminised'.
Families, violence and social change
- Author:
- MCKIE Linda
- Publisher:
- Open University
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 178p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
The gendered nature of much violence continues to be ignored in so far as the relationship between masculinities, families and violence are rarely interrogated. This book looks at domestic violence, considering gender, older women and social and economic changes.