Volume : II, Issue : III, March - 2013

Geriatric: Social Inclusion and Development

Ms. Minni, K. T. , Dr. M. Sreedevi Xavier

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The main thrust of this study is to examine the inclusion and participation of the elderly in the society and their role in development. This study includes a sample of sixty elderly persons from Anand district of Gujarat comprising both males and females, and covering rural and urban areas. The data collection involves both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The analysis is done based on Activity approach. The main objectives of this study are: to examine the role of elderly in decision making; to examine the inclusion of elderly in active work force; and to understand the relation of inclusion of elderly and development.It is found from the data that majority of the elderly are disengaged and very few are involved in active work force. Those who are engaged and active are the ones who are living dignified lives. The more they are allowed to participate, the more the benefits to the society and greater the development of the nation.

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Ms. MINNI, K. T., DR. M. SREEDEVI XAVIER Geriatric: Social Inclusion and Development International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.III March 2013

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