Aging and Cumulative Inequality: How Does Inequality Get Under the Skin?

Ferraro, Kenneth F.; Shippee, Tetyana

doi:10.1093/geront/gnp034

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“…Negative social interactions may unfold their effect on subjective wellbeing when financial resources are low (Krause et al 2008). Stress processes are a key element in this context and stress responses affect well-being in later life and can accelerate the ageing process (Ferraro and Shippee 2009).When there are too few resources to go around, it is not difficult to see why inter-personal conflicts might arise, resulting in not getting help when help is needed (Hobfoll 1989). Given that health often deteriorates in old age (Wurm et al 2010), this pathway may be of special importance in old age.…”

Section: Loneliness As Results Of Poor Living Conditionsmentioning

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Loneliness in old age in Eastern and Western European societies: theoretical perspectives

Gierveld¹,

2012

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Data from European countries participating in the Generations and Gender Surveys showed that mean loneliness scores of older adults are higher in Eastern than in Western European countries. Although co-residence is considered as one of the fundamental types of social integration, and although co-residence is more common in Eastern Europe, the mean loneliness scores of older coresident adults in Eastern Europe are still very high. This article investigates mechanisms behind the puzzling between-country differences in social integration and loneliness. Firstly, the theoretical framework of loneliness is discussed starting from the individual's perspective using the deficit and the cognitive discrepancy approach and taking into account older adults' deprived living conditions. Secondly, mechanisms at the societal level are investigated: cultural norms, the demographical composition and differences in societal wealth and welfare. It is argued that an integrated theoretical model, as developed in this article, combining individual and societal level elements, is most relevant for understanding the puzzling reality around social integration and loneliness in countrycomparative research. An illustration of the interplay of individual and societal factors in the emergence of loneliness is presented.

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Section: Loneliness As Results Of Poor Living Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Loneliness in old age in Eastern and Western European societies: theoretical perspectives

Gierveld¹,

2012

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“…Writing before the recession was fully upon us Settersten (2007c) noted the mounting significance of social class, the focus of the Occupy movement, in shaping life chances as individuals rely more heavily on personal social networks for support. In keeping with cumulative disadvantage and the significance of family lineage to inequality (Ferraro & Shippee, 2009), young adults from better-off families receive more financial help from their parents, and adult children experience long-term benefits in socioeconomic status from such help (Fingerman, Cheng, Tighe, Birditt, & Zarit, 2012;Henretta, Wolf, Van Voorhis, & Soldo, 2012;Swartz, 2008;see also McDaniel et al, 2013). Thus, having to rely on support within families magnifies inequality outside them.…”

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Age Relations and Family Ties Over the Life Course: Spanning the Macro–Micro Divide

Connidis

2014

Research in Human Development

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A common divide between macro-and microlevel analyses of family ties and aging separates what happens inside and outside families over the life course. This macro-micro divide, its shortcomings, and possible resolutions are discussed in the context of the recession and economic downturn that began in 2007. Conceptual frameworks that facilitate a multilevel analysis are explored and applied to macrolevel structured social relations, mesolevel social institutions, and microlevel interpersonal relations. The impact of and response to the recession occurs at all three levels; and yet, there is often a disconnect among the recession's repercussions, public and private-sector responses to it, and the efforts made within families to negotiate new circumstances. The value of spanning the macro-micro divide to complement individual adaptation with supportive policy responses in government and the workplace is discussed.

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“…Such inquiry needs to be fostered and should actively examine the relevance for SSA of theoretical and empirical insights generated by research in other world regions. Such notions regard (i) timing and effects of impacts 88 including ideas about an accumulation of social and health (dis)advantage over the life course 92 and (ii) key social exposures negatively shaping adult health, such as direct impacts of work 93 ; material deprivation 57 ; stress, lack of control and unhappiness 94 ; lack of social support 95 ; and infectious disease. 96 A most immediate need, however, is for enhanced research on the social correlates of health and disease in older adult populations in SSA.…”

Section: Social Determinants Of Health At Older Agesmentioning

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Understanding and Advancing the Health of Older Populations in sub-Saharan Africa: Policy Perspectives and Evidence Needs

Aboderin

2010

Public Health Rev

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Background: Debate on policy challenges associated with the health of older populations in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has intensified in recent years, centering on a concern about older persons' vulnerability to ill-health and their exclusion from health services. Despite international policy calls and formal expressions of commitment on the part of SSA governments, comprehensive policy action has remained scant. The impasse reflects a lack of political will and an uncertainty about required policy approaches, engendered by wide gaps in understanding of old age-related health in the region. Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to pinpoint major approaches and areas of evidence needed as a priority to overcome the impasse in policy on ageing and health in SSA. Methodology: A critical review of relevant SSA and international scientific, policy and development literature conducted as part of a research project on Dimensions and determinants of health in old age in Kenya and Nigeria: implications for policy. Results: Six major areas of evidence and a spectrum of approaches are required to (i) strengthen the case on why action on old age-related health should be pursued in the SSA setting and (ii) clarify what concrete forms such action should take. Conclusion: A systematic research endeavour on the six areas is needed to advance policy and practice on the health of older populations in SSA. If accompanied by an explicit international comparative perspective such research also has the potential to significantly advance scientific debate on ageing and health globally.

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Aging and Cumulative Inequality: How Does Inequality Get Under the Skin?

Cited by 691 publications

References 33 publications

Loneliness in old age in Eastern and Western European societies: theoretical perspectives

Loneliness in old age in Eastern and Western European societies: theoretical perspectives

Age Relations and Family Ties Over the Life Course: Spanning the Macro–Micro Divide

Understanding and Advancing the Health of Older Populations in sub-Saharan Africa: Policy Perspectives and Evidence Needs

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