Years of the research: 2007 - 2012
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Czech
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Abstract:
This chapter gives a basic overview of demography of ageing Czech society and with the results of Ageism survey shows attitudes towards old age, ageing, and older people in the Czech society.
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Target group: Czech population
Sample:
2007, 2012
Aims/Objectives/Background:
To overview the topic of population ageing in Czech society and public perception of this phenomenon. This is a chapter in a study that deals with topics connected to the experience of ageing and the need of care in older age.
Findings/outcome/conclusion/research questions:
The share of elderly in population is increasing and thus it is important to monitor and evaluate the approach towards this population group. This study shows that the approach is shifting.
Publication/reports: Gerontologie: současné otázky z pohledu biomedicíny a společenských věd
Financed by: Project with public funding
Contact person: Vidovićová, Lucie - http://www.muni.cz/fi/people/11638/cv
Copyright
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