Varieties of Active Ageing in Polish Reality

Abstract

The aim of the research is to check, in which areas older people actively shape their learning environment in everyday life. Method: 192 people participated in the study. Age of the respondents: from 60 to 92 years old. In order to group older people in terms of their activities, the k-medium cluster analysis method was used. Results: three dominant profiles of activity were identified: 1. Religious profile; 2. Profile characterized by striving to meet own needs; 3. Profile with low level of activity. The profiles were compared in terms of selected independent variables.