Ageing in the United States at the end of the century.

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  • Author(s): Bengtson VL; Mills TL; Parrott TM
  • Source:
    Korea journal of population and development [Korea J Popul Dev] 1995 Dec; Vol. 24 (2), pp. 215-44.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Population and Development Studies Center, Seoul National University Country of Publication: Korea (South) NLM ID: 101084651 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1225-3804 (Print) Linking ISSN: 12253804 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Korea J Popul Dev
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Seoul : Population and Development Studies Center, Seoul National University, 1990-1997.
    • Subject Terms:
      Age Distribution* ; Culture* ; Dependency, Psychological* ; Ethnicity* ; Family Characteristics* ; Population Dynamics* ; Public Policy*; Age Factors ; Americas ; Demography ; Developed Countries ; Economics ; North America ; Population ; Population Characteristics ; United States
    • Abstract:
      "The belief that America is a ¿young' nation is widely held by many individuals in the United States. Historically, individualism, self-reliance, and an orientation towards youth have been cherished values reflecting...our national heritage and tradition dating from the 18th through the mid-20th century. However, America is no longer a ¿young' nation. Rather, we are an ¿aging' population, as we show in our analysis of demographic transitions reviewed in this paper. The phenomenon of ¿cultural (or structural) lag' is discussed in two different contexts: first--the context of the aging family; and second--the context of ethnic/racial minority groups. Finally, some of the relevant public policy responses to aging are described. We look at government programs in four major categories, namely, (1) income; (2) health care; (3) social services; and (4) housing."
      (excerpt)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: IND Local ID #: RH65135. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00257975.
      Keywords: Age Distribution--changes*; Age Factors; Americas; Cultural Background*; Demographic Aging*; Demographic Factors; Dependency Burden*; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Ethnic Groups*; Family And Household; Family Characteristics*; Microeconomic Factors; North America; Northern America; Policy; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Social Policy*; United States
      Note: TJ: KOREA JOURNAL OF POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19951201 Date Completed: 19961104 Latest Revision: 20211203
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      12320062