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Globalization and the experiences of aging.

Christine L Fry1

  • 1Loyola University Chicago, USA. cfry@luc.edu

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|November 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Globalization negatively impacts older adults through economic restructuring and altered family dynamics. These global economic shifts lead to lower wages and increased social stratification, affecting the elderly disproportionately.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Globalization, driven by urbanization and economic intensification since the 1970s, has reshaped modern life.
  • Key features include consumerism, cultural homogenization, social polarization, and the erosion of national sovereignty.
  • The effects of these global changes on societal structures and individual lives are profound.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the multifaceted consequences of globalization on the elderly population.
  • To identify the primary disadvantages faced by older individuals in a globalized world.
  • To examine the impact on economic structures and family life concerning older adults.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes existing research on globalization and its socio-economic impacts.
  • It employs a qualitative analysis of economic and social trends affecting the elderly.
  • Literature review focusing on the period post-1970s economic intensification.

Main Results:

  • Globalization's consequences for older people are predominantly disadvantageous.
  • Restructuring of the redistributive economy leads to lower wages and increased social stratification.
  • Family life is altered, with fewer relatives balancing work and caregiving obligations.

Conclusions:

  • The economic and social transformations associated with globalization pose significant challenges for the well-being of older adults.
  • Policy interventions may be necessary to mitigate the negative effects of global economic shifts on the elderly.
  • Further research is needed to understand long-term demographic and social impacts.

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