Active ageing’
A qualitative study in six Caribbean countries
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11201179 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patrick Cloos (0000-0003-1508-1168, Université de Montréal, corresponding author), Caroline F Allen, Caroline Allen (0000-0001-5422-709X, Caribbean Health Research Council), Boris Alvarado (0000-0002-1269-405X, McGill University), Beatriz E Alvarado, Maria-Victoria Zunzunegui (0000-0003-0827-2804, Université de Montréal), María Victoria Zunzunegui, DONALD T SIMEON, D Simeon (0000-0002-6197-9369, Caribbean Health Research Council), Denise Eldemire-Shearer, Denise Eldemire‐Shearer (University of the West Indies System) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 79-101 |
| Publication date | 2010-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ageing and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0144-686X • E-ISSN: 1469-1779 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0144686x09990286 |
| OpenAlex | W2109474089 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 17 |
The aim of this study was to document the perceptions of elders in six Caribbean countries about ‘active ageing’ and on the basis of their reports to make recommendations to improve their situation. Data were collected principally through 31 focus group discussions conducted in both urban and rural areas. Comparative analysis was carried out of the qualitative information, focusing on three components of ‘active ageing’: health and social services access and use, social support, and economic circumstances. Most of the participants were women, aged 60–79 years, of lower socio-economic status and from urban areas. Large disparities in the responses of Caribbean societies to population ageing were indicated, as well as unequal opportunities to obtain health care and social services, public transport, income and food by both socio-economic status and location. Home-care services are either insufficient or non-existent. Some elders receive social and financial support from relatives while others fear isolation and face deprivation. Social participation varies by place, physical condition, financial situation, association membership, and transport opportunities. Social protection benefits do not provide adequate income and some older people face food insecurity. It was concluded that a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach using the ‘active ageing’ framework should be implemented to ensure a healthy ageing process
Active ageing · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Focus group · Older people · Population · Population ageing · Qualitative research · Social isolation · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Marketing · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.86 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |