Transformations and Perspectives of the Living Conditions of Czech and Slovak Seniors with an Emphasis on Single-Person Households

Hazuchová, Naďa; Stávková, Jana; Nagyová, Ľudmila; Poláková, Zuzana; Vávrová, Soňa

doi:10.1556/204.2019.011

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“…Researchers from other countries [9] show a high increase in a number of one-person households run by the elderly. This is an important that seniors living alone are more likely to be in both in social isolation and poverty.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Researchers have pointed [9] out that the number of seniors living in one-person households is expected to increase in the future. Population ageing and the growing number of one-person households of elderly people in developed countries is becoming a global social challenge that needs to be reflected in social policies worldwide.…”

Section: Demographic Shiftsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Population ageing and the growing number of one-person households of elderly people in developed countries is becoming a global social challenge that needs to be reflected in social policies worldwide. These forecasts must be taken into account by the authorities when preparing social and public policy programs [9,28], because many of these people have a very low income.…”

Section: Demographic Shiftsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The papers concerning these research areas raise problems of the elderly living alone and demonstrate the effects of these problems [29][30][31]. In economic literature, researchers from various countries view the financial situation for one-person households of the elderly as worse than for the other types of households [9].…”

Section: Income and Consumption Of The Elderly Householdsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The study reflects the increase in the demographic segment of ageing one-person householders. On the basis of the above-mentioned goal and the literature [9,10] the following research main hypothesis was formulated: the socioeconomic group and level of education are key factors in the standard of living in one-person households of the elderly.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Living Standards in One-Person Households of the Elderly Population

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The number of one-person households of the elderly continues to rise in developed countries. The study assesses the standard of living in this type of households. The aim of this study is to explore the standard of living of single older adults (60+) in Poland by focusing on the relationship between demographic and socio-economic factors as well as their objective financial situation and subjective satisfaction on their financial and consumption standards. To evaluate the standard of living in one-person households run by people aged 60 and over, the aggregate (composite) indicator was designed, based on the Economic Living Standard Index method. The key issues relating to multifaceted aspects of sustainable development are both the level and the quality of life. It can be concluded that the elderly people running one-person households constitute a group that is heterogeneous due to their different socio-economic and demographic characteristics, which in turn affect their various living standards. The highest standard of living can be noticed in the households run by white-collar workers, self-employed persons and well educated persons. The lowest standard of living can be observed in the households run by groups of people including farmers, people having income from social sources (without pensions), living on supplementary welfare allowance and persons with lower education level (secondary, primary or less). Remedial measures should be taken for these social groups. The key factors determining the standard of living in one-person households of the elderly are socioeconomic status and education level.

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Section: Demographic Shiftsmentioning

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Financial Policies for Single-Person Household Housing in South Korea

Jeon,

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Kim

2024

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We investigated the determinants of awareness, utilization, and satisfaction regarding financial aid programs for single-person households in South Korea and proposed policy enhancements. Our analysis employed logistic regression on microdata from the “2020 Housing Survey” by Statistics Korea, covering the nation and all age groups. We categorized single-person household traits affecting program awareness, utilization, and satisfaction into demographic, socio-economic, housing, and housing perception factors. The dependent variables included awareness, utilization status, and satisfaction levels of government-sponsored financial support programs, which were measured on a four-point Likert scale. The independent variables encompassed demographic, socio-economic, and housing characteristics, which were analyzed comprehensively. We identified factors that influenced awareness, utilization, and satisfaction and recommended tailored policy measures. The findings revealed lower awareness among elderly individuals, women, rural residents, and rental households. Moreover, older age, lower income, rental, and one-room dwelling households exhibited lower utilization rates, with decreased housing and residential environment satisfaction correlating with diminished program satisfaction. Due to the diverse characteristics of single-person households, strategic interventions are crucial. Measures to bridge information gaps, establish comprehensive long-term support systems, and develop differentiated policies tailored to single-person household traits are imperative for improving financial aid programs for this demographic.

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Characteristics of Single-person Households Affecting the Use of Housing Support Programs: Focus on Demographics characteristics, Socio-economics characteristics, and Residential Characteristics, Housing Perception

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Transformations and Perspectives of the Living Conditions of Czech and Slovak Seniors with an Emphasis on Single-Person Households

Cited by 3 publications

References 7 publications

Living Standards in One-Person Households of the Elderly Population

Living Standards in One-Person Households of the Elderly Population

Financial Policies for Single-Person Household Housing in South Korea

Characteristics of Single-person Households Affecting the Use of Housing Support Programs: Focus on Demographics characteristics, Socio-economics characteristics, and Residential Characteristics, Housing Perception

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