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[Demography of aging in Spain]
1Dpto. de Psicologia Evolutiva, Universidad de Granada, Spanien.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|November 1, 1994
Summary
This study analyzes Spain
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Demography
- Sociology of Aging
Context:
- Analysis of the elderly population in Spain from 1960 to 1991, with projections to 2020.
- Examines demographic trends and their implications for the aging population in Spain.
Purpose:
- To scrutinize the demography of the elderly in Spain.
- To analyze the presumed development of the older population.
- To determine the influence of various factors on the life situation of older people.
Summary:
- Analyzes Spanish elderly demographics (1960-1991, projected 2001-2020).
- Investigates impacts of changing family structures, intergenerational relations, social stereotypes, economic/political shifts, and medical advancements.
- Raises questions on future living structures for Spain's aging population.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the evolving life situation of older adults in Spain.
- Highlights the need for adaptive social and political strategies for an aging society.
- Informs future planning for elder care and living arrangements in Spain.
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