The old age is coming (To idzie starość)

Years of the research: 2007 - 2008

Country: Poland

Language: Polish

Keywords:

  • preparation for old age
  • public policies

Abstract:

The aim of the study was related to ask how Polish people aged 45-64 - members of the post war baby-boom cohorts - are preparing for their old age. Special attention was paid to preparation to being old worker, retiring, desired care for the elderly, care for own health, life-style.

Researchers:

  • Piotr Szukalski
  • Zofia Szweda-Lewandowska
  • Elżbieta Bojanowska
  • Iwona Oliwińska

Type of research: national

Sample:

Representative sample of people aged 45-64

Aims/Objectives/Background:

The study was designed to know what are preffences of the Polish people aged 45-64 in domain of their preparation for an old age.

Online publication/reports/links:
www.zus.pl/files/dpir/20090629_Przygotowanie_do_starosci.pdf

Financed by: Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (National Institution for Social Protection)

Contact person: Piotr Szukalski, pies@uni.lodz.pl