Living in a context of poverty and old age

Years of the research: 2014

Country: Czech Republic

Language: Czech

Keywords:

  • ageing
  • housing
  • old age
  • poverty

Abstract:

The monograph describes the results of research on the field of the poor elderly or elderly at risk of poverty. The main issue is housing in which seniors choose large variety of strategies.

Researchers:

  • Dana Sýkorová
  • Gabriela Nytra
  • Iva Tichá

Type of research: regional

Target group: Seniors over 60, people endangered by poverty

Sample:

N=28

Findings/outcome/conclusion/research questions:

The research focuses on life stories of respondents. The result of this research is a variety of possible outcomes of different life-stories with emphasis on housing and living conditions.

Financed by: An Operational Programme project

Contact person: Sýkorová, Dana - http://www.ksoc.upol.cz/katedra/clenove_katedry/Sykorova_Dana.html