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| Institution | National Council on the Aging, Inc., Washington, DC.; Harris (Louis) and Associates, Inc., New York, NY. |
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| Titel | The Myth and Reality of Aging in America. |
| Quelle | (1975), (260 Seiten)
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| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Ability; Attitudes; Cultural Images; Demography; Expectation; Experience; National Surveys; Needs; Older Adults; Productivity; Public Facilities; Public Opinion; Public Policy; Retirement; Self Concept; Social Responsibility; Social Welfare; Statistical Studies; Stereotypes |
| Abstract | To understand and document the image and the reality of old age and older Americans, the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) commissioned the major, in-depth survey which examined public attitudes and expectations and documented older Americans' views and personal experiences. Consisting of statistical tables, textual analysis, and subjective discussions of implications, the report presents a major overview of the survey's findings in eight sections: (1) public attitudes toward old age, (2) public expectations of people over 65, (3) social and economic contribution of people 65 and over, (4) preparation for old age, (5) the experience of being older, (6) accessibility and use of community facilities by the public 65 and over, (7) the media and the image of people 65 and over, and (8) the politics of old age. The study found that most older Americans desire to and can be productive and that many millions live at or below the poverty line. Considered extremely significant, the findings related to public policy include these: Almost all americans believe social security payments should automatically rise with living costs; most agree that the Federal government should use general tax revenues for supporting older people, and oppose mandatory retirement at a fixed age. (Author/AJ) |
| Anmerkungen | The National Council on the Aging, Incorporated, 1828 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (NCOA members $15.00; Non-members $20.00) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
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