PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA

PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA

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Main Author: Muruthi, James
Language:English
Published: Miami University / OhioLINK 2012
Subjects:
phenomenology
qualitative interviews
income security
developing nations
kenya
Africa
aging
retirement
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1335322687
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami13353226872021-08-03T05:41:42Z PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA Muruthi, James phenomenology qualitative interviews income security developing nations kenya Africa aging retirement This study was conducted to highlight experiences and perceptions of economic security and retirement as relayed by older Kenyans in rural Maraigushu. Older people are most likely to be poor as compared to other adult age groups. With the current longevity trends, higher life standards, out-migration of children, and the rise of chronic illnesses, older Kenyans in rural settings are faced with economic hardships. Ten participants between the ages of 45 – 65 years were recruited in Maraigushu village in Naivasha, Kenya to participate in a phenomenological study to explore their perceptions and plans for economic security in retirement. Spirituality, intergenerational exchanges and relationships, life-changing events and a fantasized economic stability are the constant themes throughout the data. These findings show that the participants are content with their lives despite their poor economic statuses as a result of changing cultural and social trends. They also show how older people have adapted to the transitioning trends while highlighting gaps in existing welfare policies. 2012-04-30 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1335322687 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1335322687 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic phenomenology
qualitative interviews
income security
developing nations
kenya
Africa
aging
retirement
spellingShingle phenomenology
qualitative interviews
income security
developing nations
kenya
Africa
aging
retirement
Muruthi, James
PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA
author Muruthi, James
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title PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA
title_short PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA
title_full PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA
title_fullStr PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA
title_full_unstemmed PERCEPTIONS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OLD AGE: THE CASE OF RURAL ELDERS OF MARAIGUSHU, KENYA
title_sort perceptions of economic security in old age: the case of rural elders of maraigushu, kenya
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