Concern and Maintenance During Twilight Years

Abstract

The present article focuses on the perception of elderly regarding younger generation in rural Odisha. Data for this study were collected from the rural areas of Bargarh district using semi-structured interview schedule. For this study, 310 males and females were interviewed by using systematic sampling technique. Various issues like condition of the aged in context of respect and care have been taken into consideration. Other factors like their level of satisfaction from the care provided by their children and how they perceive today’s youth has been analysed. ANOVA was conducted to see which socio-demographic variables have the most significant effect on the perception of elderly later, factor analysis is used and the results show that the elderly have a negative perception regarding the younger generation. Results show that the elderly feels that today’s youth is selfish and least bothered about their needs and demands.