Aging Cities, Aging Lives: A Comparative Study of Older Citizen Policy Preferences in Kolkata and Chennai, India.

IF 2.1 3区 社会学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY
Debashis Mitra
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Abstract

India's urban population is rapidly aging. By 2050, nearly 25% of India's population will be aged 60 and above, forcing cities to adapt their infrastructures and policies. This study examines how older citizens' healthcare, social security, and employment policy preferences differ between Kolkata, a city with rich historical significance and evolving infrastructure, and Chennai, a rapidly urbanizing city with expanding public services. Data from 914 respondents were analyzed using hierarchical modeling, indicating that older adults in Chennai support welfare and healthcare policies more than their counterparts in Kolkata. These findings provide actionable insights for policymakers to tailor city-specific interventions for aging populations in India.

老龄化城市,老龄化生活:印度加尔各答和金奈老年公民政策偏好的比较研究。
印度的城市人口正在迅速老龄化。到2050年,印度近25%的人口将达到60岁及以上,这迫使城市调整其基础设施和政策。本研究考察了具有丰富历史意义和不断发展的基础设施的城市加尔各答和快速城市化、公共服务不断扩大的城市金奈之间老年公民的医疗保健、社会保障和就业政策偏好的差异。使用分层模型分析了914名受访者的数据,表明金奈的老年人比加尔各答的老年人更支持福利和医疗保健政策。这些发现为政策制定者提供了可操作的见解,以定制针对印度老龄化人口的城市特定干预措施。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Aging & Social Policy offers a platform for insightful contributions from an international and interdisciplinary group of policy analysts and scholars. It provides an in-depth examination and analysis of critical phenomena that impact aging and the development and implementation of programs for the elderly from a global perspective, with a broad scope that encompasses not only the United States but also regions including Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Latin America, Asia, and the Asia-Pacific rim. The journal regularly addresses a wide array of issues such as long-term services and supports, home- and community-based care, nursing-home care, assisted living, long-term care financing, financial security, employment and training, public and private pension coverage, housing, transportation, health care access, financing, and quality, family dynamics, and retirement. These topics are of significant importance to the field of aging and social policy, reflecting the journal's commitment to presenting a comprehensive view of the challenges and solutions related to aging populations around the world.
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