Journal of Aging Science

Abstract

A Qualitative Analysis: Issues Faced by the Old Age People in Modern Society

Ushna Asghar*

Although an issue of old age people have become an alarming social issue in Pakistan. There is no single effort have been made to collect/compile data of this phenomena. This problem is occurring owing to incessant changing family structure. The prevalence of nuclear families, the old-age family members are facing the circumstances of carelessness and underestimation. Based on in-depth interviews from old age people in local residence, Multan, study highlights the social, psychological and physical isolation. Thirty old-age peoples were select from Multan city with the help of purposive sampling. Based on in-depth interviews guide was old-age participants comprising questions related to the social, physical and psychological issues. Life histories of the participants were also taken. Related government and private institutions could play a significant role in educating the family to help reduce the issues of old age persons.

Published Date: 2024-07-29; Received Date: 2019-11-04