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The aged in the world's constitutions.

J K Siegenthaler1, A Silva

  • 1American University, Washington, DC, USA.

Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|December 10, 1991
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Constitutional guarantees for the elderly vary globally. This review analyzes their connection to economic development and social security, revealing regional differences and policy standings worldwide.

Area of Science:

  • Legal Studies
  • Gerontology
  • Comparative Policy Analysis

Background:

  • Global constitutions increasingly address the rights and welfare of the elderly.
  • Understanding these legal provisions is crucial for an aging global population.
  • Existing research often lacks a comprehensive international comparison of constitutional elder rights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare constitutional provisions benefiting the elderly across nations.
  • To investigate the correlation between constitutional elder rights and national economic development.
  • To assess the relationship between constitutional guarantees and social security systems for older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of constitutional texts from diverse countries.

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  • Comparative analysis of legal provisions for the elderly.
  • Cross-referencing constitutional data with economic indicators and social security system institutionalization.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant regional variations exist in constitutional protections for the elderly.
    • The presence of constitutional guarantees shows a complex relationship with economic development and population aging.
    • Nations differ considerably in their current formulation of elder-focused policies and guarantees.

    Conclusions:

    • Constitutional frameworks for the elderly are not uniform globally.
    • Further research is needed to understand the impact of constitutional rights on the lived experiences of older adults.
    • International comparison highlights diverse approaches to elder policy and legal protections.