Abstract:

Given the long-term structural changes in the Turkish family, research has been conducted to assess the present condition of the old and ageing segments of the population, as well as family relations, attitudes, expectations and policies, associated with old age and ageing. Quantitative and qualitative data gathered within the framework of this research on the elder in Turkey covered the following topics: Problems faced by the elder, Life satisfaction of the elder, The scope of support and/or care assistance that the elder receives from their children and immediate family members, Social networks available to the elder, Services that the elder expect from public agencies, Strategies to cope with problems associated with old age, General value judgments associated with meeting the care needs of the elder, Living arrangement preferences of ageing (pre-65 years of age) and old individuals. The research universe comprises individuals at or older than 40 years of age living in urban and rural Turkey.

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