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Active Ageing, Pensions and Retirement in the UK
1Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, Elmfield Building, Northumberland Road, Sheffield, S10 2TU UK.
Journal of Population Ageing
|June 15, 2018
Summary
Addressing the challenges of an ageing population requires a comprehensive approach to pension sustainability. A life-course perspective on active ageing can help the UK leverage older adults as resources and reduce participation barriers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Policy
- Economics
Background:
- The global ageing population presents significant challenges to pension system sustainability.
- Current policy discourse often emphasizes postponing retirement and extending working lives, aligning with 'active ageing' principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the implications of active ageing policy for UK pension provision.
- To propose a comprehensive active ageing framework to address the challenges of an ageing population in the UK.
Main Methods:
- Review of UK pension developments.
- Analysis of active ageing policy concepts and their application to pension provision.
- Exploration of a life-course perspective within active ageing frameworks.
Main Results:
- Existing UK pension policies have largely focused on extending employment.
- A broader active ageing framework, incorporating a life-course perspective, offers a more robust response to demographic shifts.
- Highlighting older individuals as valuable economic and social assets is crucial.
Conclusions:
- The UK needs to adopt a more inclusive definition of active ageing that values older people's contributions.
- Reducing societal barriers to participation for older adults is essential for pension sustainability and social inclusion.
- A life-course approach can enhance the UK's capacity to manage an ageing population effectively.
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