Free Time and Social Activity of Elderly Residents of Białystok Cover Image

Czas wolny i aktywność społeczna starszych wiekiem mieszkańców Białegostoku
Free Time and Social Activity of Elderly Residents of Białystok

Author(s): Jerzy Halicki
Subject(s): Higher Education , Gerontology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: elderly people; activity; free time

Summary/Abstract: The paper is based on surveys conducted among elderly people (65+) living in Białystok. Its aim is to analyze the current situation and changes that have occurred in the area of social activity of seniors over the last twenty years. It is shown that elderly people who are healthy and educated individuals, with sufficient material security and, in general, satisfied with life are more active. It also occurs that women participate more often in social activities than men; the same applies to seniors from the younger age cohorts.

  • Issue Year: 10/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 157-174
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish