Dynamics of poverty in old age
The case of older persons in Zimbabwe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9973875 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jotham Dhemba (National University of Lesotho, corresponding author), Jotham Joaquim Dhemba (National University of Lesotho) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 714-722 |
| Publication date | 2012-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0020872812454312 |
| OpenAlex | W2117595315 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 3 |
This article explores the factors associated with the syndrome of poverty in old age in developing countries in general and Zimbabwe in particular. Available data show that the majority of older persons in Zimbabwe are not covered by existing social security schemes. Furthermore, the benefits for the minority who are covered are not adequate. It is therefore necessary to adopt legislation specific to older persons through the establishment of old age pensions in order to address poverty in old age
Developing country · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Legislation · Old Age Security · Older people · Order (exchange · Political science · Population · Poverty · Social security · Sociology · Demography · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Gerontology
| Citations per year | 0.71 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2025 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |