Buch(elektronisch)2019

Elderly population in modern russia: between work, education and health

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Grigoryeva, Irina; Vidiasova, Lyudmila; Dmitrieva, Alexandra; Sergeyeva, Olga

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Abstract

This book compares the wellbeing of older Russian adults in the EU, USA, China, Japan, and Russia. Through providing a general overview of population ageing, social, economic and IT-literacy among older Russian adults, it fills the gap in quality of life research in developing and transition societies. The topic is revealed in the context of the modern elderly's changing identity, their life plans, and intergenerational relations. The connection between ageism and sexism are identified and interpreted, thereby using comparative materials on different countries. The book discusses the issue of educating the elderly in a new direction-namely, the use of ICTs. It also presents the result of studies on pension reform discussions over social networks, which illuminate the social response to the political, social, and economic agenda. As such this book will be a valuable read to researchers specialized in aging, gender studies, quality of life studies, Russian studies, ICT adoption studies, and to those studying the social transformation of Russia, Eastern Europe, the BRICS countries, which face similar problems with aging

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Elderly Population in Modern Russia: Between Work, Education and Health

Grigoryeva, Irina; Vidiasova, Lyudmila; Dmitrieva, Alexandra; Sergeyeva, Olga

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- References -- Chapter 2: An Aging Population in the Modern World -- 2.1 Defining Aging -- 2.2 Special Characteristics of Aging in Russia -- 2.3 The Relationship of the Between Retirees and Employees -- 2.4 Conceptualizing Change: From Poverty to Social Exclusion of the Elderly -- References -- Chapter 3: Age, Work, and Retirement: Quality of Life -- 3.1 The Main Approaches to Defining the Boundaries of "Advanced" Age -- 3.2 Age Periodization and Age Limits Accepted in Russia -- 3.3 Increasing Elderly Employment -- 3.4 Representation of Elderly Employment Opportunities in Information Space of the Internet -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: What Does It Mean to Be Old? "Elderly" Identity as a Sociological Problem -- 4.1 The Gender Approach and Studying Elderly Identity -- 4.2 Age and Time, Social and Individual, Generations and Conflict -- 4.3 Life Plans -- References -- Chapter 5: Health, Adaptationary Medicine, or Healing Sicknesses? -- 5.1 Aging and Health Loss Risks -- 5.2 Mass Media and Older Persons' Health -- 5.3 "The Role of the Elderly," "Secondary Benefits," and Adaptation Medicine -- 5.4 Death, Dying, and Loss in Old Age -- References -- Chapter 6: Social Service for the Elderly -- 6.1 Western Experience Serving the Elderly. Interaction of State and Community Support -- 6.2 Characteristics of the Elderly Service System in Russia -- 6.3 Elderly People as Mutual Aid Subjects -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Education Ideas and ICT Training Practices for Older Persons -- 7.1 Research Methodology -- 7.2 Familiarity with ICT: First Interaction, First User Practices, and First Fears and Mistakes Connected with Mastering Virtual Space -- 7.3 Computer Literacy Courses: Goals and Motivation for Continued Learning.