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Peer reviewedRoszkiewicz, Malgorzata – Social Indicators Research, 2004
The results of studies conducted in the last 5 years in Poland formed the basis for the assumption that amongst many needs an individual or a Polish household seeks to satisfy, the need to provide for security in old age takes a prominent position. Determining the position of this need among other needs as defined in Schrab's classification…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedLittle, Virginia C.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
Reviews research concerning the family as a source of support for the elderly in Israel, Japan, Poland, Hong Kong, and Egypt. Focuses on cultural norms, changes in intergenerational support over time, family relationships, lack of social services, social change, and stress factors. (JAC)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Developing Nations, Extended Family, Family Life
Download full textO'Connell, Philip J. – 1999
Data from the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) were analyzed to compare the incidence and volume of continuing education (CE) and training among adults in the following countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The following were among the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Age Differences
