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Author : Evi Nurvidya Arifin,Aris Ananta
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Aging
ISBN : 9789812309433
Demographers, economists, sociologists and anthropologists analyse the implications of population ageing for family and community welfare and public policy.
Author : Theresa W. Devasahayam
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789814517973
This book examines common themes related to gender and ageing in countries in Southeast Asia. Derived from quantitative or qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, the chapters reveal how ageing has become tempered by globalization, cultural values, family structures, women’s emancipation and empowerment, social networks, government policies, and religion. The chapters are concerned primarily with the following questions related to gender and ageing: (a) how do women and men experience old age? (b) do women and men have different means of coping financially and socially in their old age? (c) does having engaged in wage work for longer periods of time serve as an advantage to older men in contrast to older women? (d) does a woman’s primary role as caregiver serve to disadvantage her in old age? (e) what kinds of identities have older women and men constructed for themselves? (f) do women and men prepare for ageing differently and has this preparation been mediated by educational levels? (g) does having a higher level of education make a difference to how one experiences ageing? (h) how does class shape the way women and men cope in old age? and (i) what does it mean to be a ‘single’ older person who has either lost a spouse through death or has never been married? Because the book employs a cross-country analysis, readers gain an understanding of contemporary emergent trends not only in each of the countries but also in Southeast Asia as a whole. Wherever relevant, some chapters have also identified similarities in trends on gender and ageing between countries in the Western hemisphere and those in Southeast Asia to highlight broader patterns across the world. "The share of the elderly in Southeast Asia’s population is steadily rising, and it is increasingly important to understand and plan for the implications of this trend. While in some aspects, the situation of older women and men in the region is similar, their life experiences of education, marriage, child-raising, work, and social networks differ, and this makes for different issues as they grow older. Moreover, a much higher proportion of elderly women than men face old age without a spouse. This book makes a major contribution to understanding the issues arising from ageing trends in Southeast Asia. Individual chapters in the book deal authoritatively with almost every country in the region, and are written by noted experts on the subject. The book will be an essential reading for anyone wishing to understand ageing issues in Southeast Asia, particularly from the perspective of gender." - Gavin Jones, Director, JY Pillay Comparative Asia Research Centre, National University of Singapore
Author : Lee Hock Guan
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9789812307668
Examines national ageing policies and programs, the sustainability of existing pension systems, housing and living arrangements, inter-generational transfer, and aspects of quality of life of the elderly population.
Author : Long Thanh Giang,Theresa W. Devasahayam
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351377065
The book examines the health rights of older persons who are more likely potentially to face various disadvantages in terms of healthcare access and affordability, thereby impacting on health outcomes. The point of departure in the analyses is that the health security of older persons is guaranteed only if a country approaches the health of its citizens out of moral obligation, viewing health and well-being as a right rather than an entitlement. Data from five countries in the ASEAN region are analysed with the intent of highlighting the health inequalities and barriers at the societal and individual levels, on the one hand, as well as the gaps at the health and healthcare policy and programmatic levels within each country, on the other. It is also intended that the analyses of the data from the selected countries which represent different stages of development, and thus income levels, provide a useful comparative framework for policymakers in the ASEAN region.
Author : Albert Isaac Hermalin
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780472112807
DIVExamines the effects of social and economic change on the aging populations of Asia /div
Author : David R. Phillips
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
ISBN : 1552500055
The case studies in this book focus on the emergence, extent and nature of national policies on ageing and associated strategies to address long-term care needs. Key opportunities for and constraints on policy are identified in this first round of regional studies.
Author : Tsung-hsi Fu,Rhidian Hughes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134051281
Ageing populations present considerable challenges to welfare states internationally, and East Asia is no exception. Demographics show that countries in East Asia either have the highest proportion of older people, or the speed at which their population is ageing is faster than anywhere else in the world. This book explores the causes and trends of population ageing in eight countries, and discusses the challenges and impacts of population ageing on public policies. East Asian countries have developed new policies to meet older people’s needs – across health, social care, income maintenance, employment and housing. Ageing in East Asia provides the first comprehensive introduction to ageing policies in East Asian countries. The book: explores causes and trends of population ageing discusses the challenges and impacts of population ageing on public policies examines the important strategic and theoretical policy contexts of ageing policies in East Asian countries covers eight East Asian countries in dedicated chapters: examining Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. This volume brings East Asian countries clearly into focus, and illuminates the state of welfare development internationally. It provides an important resource for lecturers, students, researchers and policy makers with interest in East Asia, older people and welfare policy.
Author : Kai Hong Phua,Lee Gan Goh,Mui Teng Yap
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789813225565
Ageing in Asia contains a selection of leading social systems and programs, with interesting case-studies offering innovative and useful lessons. The book covers ageing and related developments occurring in the most dynamic industrializing and urbanizing societies of emerging Asia. It includes topical issues such public policies and responses to current challenges from the growing needs of an ageing population due to rise of chronic non-communicable diseases, amidst rapidly changing social, cultural, economic and political changes in the region. The main purpose of the book is to provide useful comparisons of social care systems undergoing rapid transitions, and to offer some examples of best practices and lessons to respond to the changing needs due to population ageing.
Author : Peggy Teo,Kalyani Mehta,Leng Leng Thang,Angelique Chan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134188543
Older persons are often portrayed as social and financial burdens because pensions, health and social care have to withstand increasing old age dependency ratios. Due to a lack of access to representation or a lack of social and economic power, older people have found few opportunities to have their voices heard, making age an immensely political issue. Written by an impressive team of authors, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the experience of ageing in Singapore examining key issues such as health, work, housing, family ties and care giving. It looks at how social categorization enters into everyday life to elucidate the multiple meanings of age and identity encountered in a rapidly changing economy and society. Providing original critical discourse from Asian writers recording Asian voices, Ageing in Singapore will appeal to a wide readership and is an invaluable resource for policy makers, service practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology.
Author : Chen Ai Ju,Gavin W. Jones
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789813035362
This book presents the key findings of studies done under the ASEAN Phase III Population Project, Socio-Economic Consequences of the Ageing of the Population in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. It begins by outlining the demographic background to the ageing process in these countries and a projection of the situation of ageing into the future. It examines the profile of the aged and gives a brief overview of the living arrangements of the elderly, their employment, financial support, and health care, and the role played by their children in old age security. It then goes on to describe the services provided at the national and local levels by government and private agencies and gives an evaluation of the role and contribution of the aged in the community. The book ends with a discussion on the social and policy implications of ageing in each of the participating countries.
Author : Alfred C. M. Chan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Aging
ISBN : OCLC:1319193467
Author : Patcharawalai Wongboonsin,Jo-pei Tan
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004384330
Care Relations in Southeast Asia: The Family and Beyond, offers a better understanding of changes and continutity in intergenerational care relations and transactions within and beyond the family network across Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with policy recommendations for the current and future challenges.
Author : Sri Wening Handayani,Babken Babajanian
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789290927273
The rising number of older persons in Asia has accentuated the importance of strengthening the systems of social protection in the region. This book examines the effectiveness and relevance of noncontributory or social pensions in supporting older persons in Asia. It discusses the political economy and financial sustainability of social pension reform, implications for gender equity and social rights, and design and implementation challenges. Case studies from Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Viet Nam, and South Caucasus and Central Asia provide key lessons for informing development policy and practice in Asia and the Pacific.
Author : David R. Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134600366
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Albert I. Hermalin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:729029851
The past two decades have witnessed rapid social, economic, and demographic change in East and South-East Asia. The older populations in these regions have been increasing faster than in the West, and the proportions of people over sixty will more than double over the next thirty years. Increased urbanization and educational levels and a strong shift to professional, technical, manufacturing, and service occupations are changing the social and economic landscape, leading to concern for the well-being of the elderly, who traditionally have relied on the family for support. Governments are attempting to preserve these traditions while taking into account widespread family change and new expectations for pension, health insurance, and other public programs. The contributors to this volume use survey and other data collected over ten years to examine the well-being of the current older population in four Asian countries: The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Each major analytic chapter looks at a key dimension of well-being--economic, physical and mental health, work and leisure--and how these are affected by the familial and social support arrangements, as well as age, gender, education, and urban-rural residence. Where possible, changes over time are traced. Explicit attention is given to the policies and programs in place and under development in each country and to the cultural accommodations underway. The contributors also look ahead to the implications of the large numbers of elderly with very different characteristics who will predominate in the coming years and to the policy implications of this coming transformation. The book will be important for scholars and policymakers whose work involves population in Asia, including demographers, sociologists, and economists. Albert I. Hermalin is Research Scientist at Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, and Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Michigan.