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Popp, Sandra; Schels, Brigitte – Journal of Youth Studies, 2008
This article examines the connection between multiple deprivations and the subjective experience of social exclusion among young German state benefit recipients in 2005. Most studies equate deprivation with social exclusion. But current German concepts refer to an experienced constraint of inclusion and participation as well: multiply-deprived…
Descriptors: Employment, Foreign Countries, Social Isolation, Disadvantaged Environment
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Veenhoven, Ruut – Social Indicators Research, 2005
Quality-of-life in nations can be measured by how long and happy people live. This is assessed by combining data on life expectancy drawn from civil registration with survey data on subjective enjoyment of life as a whole. This measure of "apparent" quality-of-life is a good alternative to current indexes of "assumed"…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Quality of Life, Population Groups, Surveys
Social and Labour Bulletin, 1983
This group of articles discusses a variety of studies related to social security and retirement benefits. These studies are related to both developing and developed nations and are also concerned with studying work conditions and government role in administering a democratic social security system. (SSH)
Descriptors: Employment Problems, Government Role, Income, Labor Conditions
Laurie, William F. – 1982
The 1981 White House Conference on Aging, particularly the 50 State Conferences on Aging, generated over 1,500 pages of data on aging, addressing over 3,000 issues. To summarize the information from the 16 Technical Committee reports, a conceptual framework was used which focused on the well being of older people in three dimensions - health,…
Descriptors: Crime, Delivery Systems, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Gerontology
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging. – 1979
These materials represent the testimony given before the Select Committee on Aging of the House of Representatives during February 1979. Statements of the committee members are presented as well as remarks by Louis Harris, nationally known survey researcher, and Kenneth K. Keene, director of a New York consulting firm specializing in employee…
Descriptors: Adults, Age, Federal Legislation, Hearings
Ross, Myron H., Ed. – 1985
Papers included are as follows: "An Overview" (Ross); "The Outlook for Social Security in the Wake of the 1983 Amendments" (Munnell); "The Economics of Aging: Doomsday or Shangrila?" (Schulz); "Retirement Incentives--the Carrot and the Stick. (Why No One Works beyond 65 Anymore)" (Quinn); "Inflation and…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Economic Factors
Older Women's League, Washington, DC. – 1988
Women of all ages continue to enter the work force in greater numbers while the work force participation rate for males is declining. Women are disproportionately concentrated in low-paying, dead-end jobs. Employment discrimination continues to be a significant problem. Job interruptions necessitated by family responsibilities are a major factor…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Rearing, Economic Status, Employed Women
Estrine, Judith – 2003
This brochure presents the facts about the financial situation of older women. It explains the vital role of Social Security (SS) for women and offers suggestions to improve their financial outlook. A true/false checklist tests knowledge about women growing older and remaining financially secure. These reasons for poorer older women are outlined:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Divorce, Employed Women
Older Women's League, Washington, DC. – 1986
The U.S. population includes over 23 million women aged 45 to 64 and 17 million women aged 65 and over. Their life experiences are very different from those of men. The median total income of women trails that of men at all ages. Women at all ages are twice as likely as men to be poor. Poverty among the elderly is closely associated with sole…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Diseases, Divorce, Dual Career Family