Social Integration of Older Men and Women Across European Welfare States: Establishing a New Comparative Index
2024
Social Integration of Older Adults in Europe
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Author Information
Author(s): Brandt Martina, Levinsky Michal, Wagner Melanie
Hypothesis
Is there a difference in social integration between older men and women across different welfare regimes in Europe?
Conclusion
Women are less socially integrated than men, especially in family-oriented welfare systems.
Supporting Evidence
- Social integration is crucial for health and mortality in old age.
- There is currently no instrument available for comparing social integration of older adults across Europe.
- Women tend to be less integrated in family-oriented welfare systems.
Takeaway
This study looks at how older men and women connect with others in different countries and finds that women often have fewer opportunities to socialize.
Methodology
The study uses data from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) and conducts multivariate regression analysis.
Participant Demographics
Older adults across various European welfare regimes.
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