par Irbik, Dilare Ecenur ;Vanhoutte, Bram
Référence 20TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTH AND MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY (ESHMS)(3rd of July 2024: University of Antwerp, Belgium), The influence of social policies on wellbeing in later life in Europe: A scoping review
Publication Publié, 2024-07-01
Abstract de conférence
Résumé : Introduction:Quality of life in older people is defined and quantified with several concepts such as healthy ageing, successful ageing, or active ageing, with each framework emphasizing different aspects of what ageing better means (Peel et al., 2004). Most studies related to ageing have focused on specific aspects of aging instead of on the process, often with a clear emphasis on either labor market or health aspects of ageing, often at the cost of inclusivity and diversity (Boudiny & Mortelmans, 2011; Foster & Walker, 2015). When a perspective of positive health and wellbeing is taken to examine ageing well, it is remarkable to note that most people manage relatively well in later life despite health challenges (Bowling & Dieppe, 2005). Unlike traditional models of ageing which focus on the absence of pathology or disease, the study of wellbeing in later life, by combining insights from both successful ageing and positive health research agendas presents a fertile field of study (Cosco et al., 2017; Kok et al., 2017; Netuveli et al., 2008; Ong & Bergeman, 2004). This paper aimed to find the gaps in the existing literature on different social policy domains for older people in the EU-28 by (1) creating a comprehensive map of the social policies on ageing in Europe by reviewing the existing literature on ageing policies and quality of life, and (2) finding evidence on key policies to support resilience in ageing.Methodology:This scoping review was reported according to the guidance of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRSIMA-ScR) Checklist (Tricco et al., 2018). PubMed and Scopus databases were used to identify peer-reviewed empirical articles on the effect of policies on wellbeing and quality of life in later life in Europe, published between January 2002 to January 2024. Articles were included if they: were empirical studies in English, about social policies related to ageing, conducted in one or more of the EU Member States. The identified articles were independently assessed by the authors and the decision on the articles to be included was reached by a consensus.Results:Our search string resulted totally in 2,261 articles (published between January 2002 to January 2024, in English, regardless of document type) in Scopus and in PubMed. As next steps, articles will be screened taking into account the inclusion criteria in depth and analyzed according to the following subdomains of social policy: Social participation (e.g., level of social participation in the EU Member States, internet access and types of digital services used in different age groups, challenges in social participation), Supportive environments (e.g., housing, transportation, financial independence, homelessness, energy poverty), Family (e.g., grandparenting, informal care), Social protection (e.g., social security, poverty), Other (e.g., age, gender equality, ethnicity).Conclusion:This scoping review is an initial attempt to map available primary evidence on ageing policies that support later life wellbeing in Europe. It underlines the need for more and better-quality empirical research, increased co-operation between researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders, and increased rights and obligations to foster the resilience of older people in later life.

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