scholarly journals The Oldest Old and the Risk of Social Exclusion

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesley Key ◽  
Martin Culliney
Keyword(s):  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Using Data

This article examines whether people aged eighty-five-and-over, referred to throughout as ‘The Oldest Old’, are more likely to suffer from social exclusion than people aged sixty-five to eighty-four. Social Exclusion is defined according to the four dimensions identified in the 1999 Poverty and Social Exclusion Survey. Using data from Understanding Society, the analysis finds that the Oldest Old have a higher likelihood of experiencing social exclusion than people aged sixty-five to eighty-four. These findings illustrate the risks facing the Oldest Old, and highlight the policy challenges presented by ageing western populations.

Validation of a Chinese version of the Perceived Coolness Scale among Chinese college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lin Liu ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Jinnan Wu ◽  
Tingting Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
New Product ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Undergraduate College Student ◽  
Willingness To Buy ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Using Data

Coolness is considered important for new product adoption but little is known about how consumers in different cultures perceive coolness, or if perceived coolness affects their willingness to buy a new product. We translated and validated a Chinese version (C-PCS) of the Perceived Coolness Scale (PCS) for new smart devices, using data from 307 undergraduate college student participants. The PCS initially comprised the four dimensions of originality, subculture, attractiveness, and utility, but utility was not included in the final version of the PCS. In contrast, we included all four dimensions in the CPCS. Our results show that the C-PCS had good internal consistency and satisfactory structural validity. In addition, each of the four dimensions of perceived coolness predicted participants' purchase intention for new smart devices.

scholarly journals The Particularly Vulnerable Situation of Women Living Homeless in Madrid (Spain)

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Juan Vázquez ◽  
Sonia Panadero ◽  
Isabel Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Homeless Women ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Supporting Point ◽  
Homeless Men ◽  
Using Data

Abstract People in homeless situation are one of the major embodiments of the phenomenon of social exclusion, and women living homeless are considered a particularly vulnerable group. This paper examines different variables that may affect the situation of vulnerability experienced by women living homeless in Madrid (Spain). The study was carried out using data obtained from a representative sample of homeless men in Madrid (n = 158) and a sample of homeless women in Madrid of a similar size (n = 138). The information was gathered using a structured interview in shelters or other facilities for people in a homeless situation, on the street and in other places not initially designed for sleeping. The results show that woman living homeless are highly vulnerable compared to the domiciled population and, in some respects, to homeless men as well, especially in the number of times homeless (χ2 = 10.314; p < .01), in the time working with a contract and/or self-employed (t = 5.754; p < .001), and in the use of sedatives (χ2= 14.741; p < .001). It is however noted that homeless women show in some aspects greater strengths than homeless men. Such strengths could serve as a supporting point for their social inclusion processes. The analysis of issues that differentiate women in a homeless situation from their male counterparts could be useful for developing public policies and care resources adapted to the specific characteristics and needs of women living homeless.

scholarly journals Predictors of Self-Reported Growth Following Religious and Spiritual Struggles: Exploring the Role of Wholeness

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 445
Author(s):  
Allison C. Hart ◽  
Kenneth I. Pargament ◽  
Joshua B. Grubbs ◽  
Julie J. Exline ◽  
Joshua A. Wilt
Keyword(s):  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Spiritual Struggles ◽  
Using Data

Religious and spiritual (r/s) struggles have been robustly linked to negative outcomes, such as greater psychological distress, reduced well-being, and difficulty finding meaning in life. R/s struggles, however, do not inevitably lead to decline. Many people report post-traumatic and spiritual growth through their r/s struggles, even though correlational studies linking r/s struggles to perceptions of growth have produced mixed results. How do we make sense of this overall pattern of findings? Perhaps growth following r/s struggles occurs under certain conditions. Prior conceptual work by Pargament suggests that specific aspects of one’s orienting system (i.e., the confluence of r/s, dispositional, and psychosocial factors which help guide people in their search for significance and purpose) may play a pivotal role in predicting growth or decline in the wake of an r/s struggle. In the present empirical study, we expected to find that among r/s strugglers, those with orienting systems marked by greater wholeness would be more likely to report growth and less decline. Four dimensions of greater wholeness (purposiveness, breadth and depth, life affirmation, cohesiveness) were measured by the presence of meaning in one’s life, self-control, universality, optimism, compassion, openness to change while tolerating doubt, and a collaborative problem-solving relationship with God. We tested these hypotheses using data from a cross-sectional study (N = 1162) of undergraduates at three universities. Results generally supported our hypotheses, with a few exceptions. Greater wholeness was associated with reports of more growth and less decline after an r/s struggle.

scholarly journals Does Informal Care from Adult Children Reduce Nursing Home Admissions for the Elderly?

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony T. Lo Sasso ◽  
Richard W. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Informal Care ◽  
Adult Children ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Nursing Home Care ◽  
Health Dynamics ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Despite the policy importance, particularly as society ages, little is known about the impact of informal care on nursing home admissions. This paper jointly models the receipt of regular help from adult children and subsequent nursing home care, using data from the Study of Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD). Results indicate that frequent help from children with basic personal care reduces the likelihood of nursing home use over a subsequent two-year period by about 60% for disabled Americans age 70 and older. However, we found no significant reduction in nursing home admissions when help was measured more broadly to include assistance with chores and errands.

scholarly journals Physical and Mental Health Differences Reported by Three Age Groups of Older Adults With Diabetes

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 233372142110558
Author(s):  
Jungjoo Lee ◽  
Junhyung Kim ◽  
Richard Holden
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Health Differences ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Univariate Analyses

Most studies have classified older adults with diabetes into one group despite substantial variation in health status across different stages of late adulthood. In this study, we examined difference in self-reported physical and mental health among three age groups of older adults with diabetes. Using data from the 2016 National Social Life, Health and Aging Project, Wave 3, we classified 424 individuals diagnosed with diabetes into three age groups, young-old (YO): 50–64 years; middle-old (MO): 65–74; and oldest old (OO): 75+ years. A one-way multivariate analysis of covariance was used to assess group differences, followed by univariate analyses. The results indicate that the YO group reported significantly lower physical health and higher depression than the MO group and higher levels of loneliness than the MO and OO groups. These findings indicate that physical and mental health may differ among different age groups of older adults with diabetes and suggest that the YO might be more vulnerable to diminished physical and mental health than the other age groups.

scholarly journals Canadian mortality in perspective: a comparison with the United States and other developed countries

2002 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Bourbeau
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mortality Pattern ◽  
Specific Mortality ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Rate Ratios ◽  
Industrialised Countries

The purposes of this paper is to compare mortality patterns in Canada to the United States and to other industrialised countries to give support to the existence of a “North American Mortality Pattern” (NAMP), and to try to explain this pattern in the context of the specific features of Canadian society. Using data from the WHO mortality database for total and cause-specific mortality, we applied a decomposition method to explain the changes in mortality rate ratios during the 1950-1995 period. Our findings show that Canada has experienced a general increase of its mortality rate ratios compared to other developed countries. There is no evidence that the NAMP fits for Canada. In fact, Canadian mortality below age 65 is quite comparable to mortality in other developed countries. However there is a contrasting low mortality level for the oldest-old (80+).

scholarly journals Regularities in human mortality after age 105

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0253940
Author(s):  
Jesús-Adrián Alvarez ◽  
Francisco Villavicencio ◽  
Cosmo Strozza ◽  
Carlo Giovanni Camarda
Keyword(s):  
Oldest Old ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
High Quality Data ◽  
Human Mortality ◽  
Statistical Estimates ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Age Patterns ◽  
Extreme Longevity ◽  
Using Data ◽  
High Uncertainty

Empirical research on human mortality and extreme longevity suggests that the risk of death among the oldest-old ceases to increase and levels off at age 110. The universality of this finding remains in dispute because of two main reasons: i) high uncertainty around statistical estimates generated from scarce data, and ii) the lack of country-specific comparisons. In this article, we estimate age patterns of mortality above age 105 using data from the International Database on Longevity, an exceptionally large and recently updated database comprising more than 13,000 validated records of long-lived individuals from eight populations. We show that, in all of them, similar mortality trajectories arise, suggesting that the risk of dying levels off after age 105. As more high-quality data become available, there is more evidence in support of a levelling-off of the risk of dying as a regularity of longevous populations.

The effect of sustainability on foreign direct investment inflows: evidence from developing countries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Singh ◽  
Cheshta Kapuria
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Foreign Direct Investments ◽  
International Telecommunication Union ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Using Data

Purpose This paper aims to analyse, the issue concerning the quality of inward foreign direct investments (FDI) by empirically investigating the role of four sustainability determinants of FDI, namely, economic, environmental, social and governance using data from 22 developing countries of the Asian region over a period from 2000–2016. Design/methodology/approach The methodology adopted to achieve this purpose is dynamic panel estimation (two-step difference generalised method of moments) by developing three econometric models. The data is sourced from the World Development, Worldwide Governance Indicators, International Telecommunication Union and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Findings The econometric results indicate that, in general, control of corruption, political stability and electricity consumption influence sustainable FDI favourably; and CO2 emissions lower the extent of sustainable FDI. The result underlines deficiencies in the information technology aspect, which has a non-significant yet positive relationship with sustainable FDI. A pertinent finding of this study is that the past value of FDI inflows increases the current year’s FDI inflows in developing countries. Practical implications The findings related to gender and information technology aspects found in this paper will be of interest to both researchers and policymakers for substantially reorienting the sustainability attributes to foreign investment. Originality/value The authors’ main contributions are to encapsulate the conceptual framework into an empirical model by combining all the four dimensions, namely, environmental, economic, social and governance for developing countries.

Proses Kreativitas dan Penerimaan Masyarakat: Studi Kasus Musik Pengiring Jaranan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Syam Aditya Herlangga ◽  
Bayu Arsiadhi Putra ◽  
Aris Setyoko
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Using Data

Abstract: Turonggo Karyo Budoyo is one of the Jaranan arts groups in the city of Samarinda. This group managed to maintain its existence amidst the reduced public interest in the performing arts of jaranan, especially the youth who should be the successors in preserving local arts. It is done through the creativity offered by the Jaranan Turonggo Karyo Budoyo Art Group, which combines pop songs with jaranan gending in their performances. This study aims to analyze the processes that occur in creativity and describe how the audience's acceptance of creativity. This study uses a qualitative research methodology and a participant approach using 3 (three) stages in the study, namely determining the research location, data collection techniques, and data analysis techniques. Determination of the location aims to focus on the object of research. Data collection techniques include literature study, observation, interviews, and documentation. As for the data analysis technique using data triangulation between researcher observations, interview data, and analyzed documentation. The results of this study can answer the formulation of the problem and research objectives that have been determined. The creative process is carried out through regular practice by paying attention to the budget, duration, and song selection. The process also involves four dimensions of creativity that influence each other: person, process, press, and product. The creativity offered is well received by the public or audience. The community considers combining pop songs with gending to be one way to introduce Javanese art to the broader community, especially young people, to be preserved.   Abstrak: Turonggo Karyo Budoyo merupakan salah satu grup kesenian jaranan yang ada di kota Samarinda. Grup ini berhasil mempertahankan eksistensinya ditengah berkurangnya minat masyarakat terhadap seni pertunjukan jaranan terutama para pemuda yang seharusnya menjadi penerus dalam melestarikan kesenian daerah. Hal ini dilakukan melalui kreativitas yang ditawarkan oleh Grup Kesenian Jaranan Turonggo Karyo Budoyo, yaitu menggabungkan lagu pop dengan gending jaranan dalam pertunjukannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisa proses yang terjadi di dalam kreativitas serta menjabarkan bagaimana penerimaan penonton terhadap kreativitas tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif dan pendekatan partisipan dengan menggunakan 3 (tiga) tahapan dalam penelitian, yaitu menentukan lokasi penelitian, menentukan teknik pengumpulan data serta menentukan teknik analisa data. Penentuan lokasi bertujuan untuk memfokuskan objek penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi studi kepustakaan, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun untuk teknik analisa data menggunakan tringulasi data antara observasi peneliti, data wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang dianalisis. Hasil penelitian ini mampu menjawab rumusan masalah dan tujuan penelitian yang telah ditentukan. Proses kreativitas dilakukan melalui latihan rutin dengan memperhatikan budget, durasi serta pemilihan lagu. Dalam prosesnya juga melibatkan empat dimensi kreativitas yang saling mempengaruhi, yaitu person (orang), process (proses), press (tekanan), serta product (produk). Kreativitas yang ditawarkan diterima baik oleh masyarakat (penonton). Penggabungan lagu pop dengan gending dinilai masyarakat menjadi salah satu cara memperkenalkan kesenian jawa kepada masyarakat luas terutama para pemuda agar dapat dilestarikan.

Gender Identity Among U.S. Adults

2019 ◽  
pp. 195-216
Author(s):  
K. Jill Kiecolt ◽  
Michael Hughes ◽  
Hans Momplaisir
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
General Social Survey ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Women's Lives ◽  
Identity Importance ◽  
Using Data

This chapter investigates how gender identity as a social identity fits into people’s lives and how social factors influence it, by drawing on identity theory and social identity theory. Empirical research on this question is surprisingly limited, despite widespread interest in gender identity in the social sciences and humanities. Using data from the 2014 Identity Module in the U.S. General Social Survey, we examine four dimensions of gender identity: importance, salience, pride, and verification. All four dimensions feature prominently in men’s and women’s lives. Gender identity is stronger for parents than for non-parents. In contrast, marriage/cohabitation and employment status are mostly unrelated to gender identity. Gender identity tends to be stronger among women, racial/ethnic minorities, and the less educated. We conclude that gender identity is an omnipresent reality in most people’s lives and that it contributes to maintaining gender as a set of categories that organize social relations.

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