Quality of Life in Old Age
Lebensqualität im Alter
Topic |
Social, Civic and Cultural Engagement
Health and Performance
Housing, Urban Development and Mobility
Wellbeing
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Country | Austria |
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Governance
Contact information
Susanne Völkl (Report)/ Setare Seyyed-Hashemi (Evaluation and statistics)
Commissioned by Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection (BMASK); implemented by Institute for Empirical Social Research (IFES)
Stubenring 1
1010 Wien
Austria
Phone: Setare Seyyed-Hashemi:43154670575
Email: setare.seyyed-hashemi(at)ifes.at
Url:
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Timeliness, transparency
The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.Type of data
Survey
Type of Study
Cross-section, occasional
Data gathering method
Telephone interview (CATI)
Type of data
Survey
Type of Study
Cross-section, occasional
Data gathering method
Telephone interview (CATI)
Access to data
Conditions of access
The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.
The report is only available in German.
Access to data
Conditions of access
The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.
The report is only available in German.
Coverage
Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals
2010
Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)
Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)
By state (Bundesland)
Population aged 60 and over
Representative of target population
Data collected on the following topics: age, quality of life and wellbeing, life satisfaction, health, financial situation (income, pension), mobility, social participation, volunteering, social interactions and contacts, living situation, assistance/care services.
Corresponds to: Health and Performance, Wellbeing, and Social, Civic and Cultural Engagement, and Housing, Urban Development and Mobility Topics
• "Old age and the Future. Research Expertise towards a National Plan for Seniors. Final Report" (Alter und Zukunft. Wissen und Gestalten. Forschungsexpertise zu einem Bundesplan for Seniorinnen und Senioren. Endbericht)
• "Quality of life in old age: Survey of people aged 60 and above. Study Report" (Lebensqualität im Alter: Befragung von Personen ab 60 Jahren. Studienbericht.)
Coverage
Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals
2010
Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)
Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)
By state (Bundesland)
Population aged 60 and over
Representative of target population
Data collected on the following topics: age, quality of life and wellbeing, life satisfaction, health, financial situation (income, pension), mobility, social participation, volunteering, social interactions and contacts, living situation, assistance/care services.
Corresponds to: Health and Performance, Wellbeing, and Social, Civic and Cultural Engagement, and Housing, Urban Development and Mobility Topics
• "Old age and the Future. Research Expertise towards a National Plan for Seniors. Final Report" (Alter und Zukunft. Wissen und Gestalten. Forschungsexpertise zu einem Bundesplan for Seniorinnen und Senioren. Endbericht)
• "Quality of life in old age: Survey of people aged 60 and above. Study Report" (Lebensqualität im Alter: Befragung von Personen ab 60 Jahren. Studienbericht.)
Coverage
Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals
2010
Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)
Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)
By state (Bundesland)
Population aged 60 and over
Representative of target population
Data collected on the following topics: age, quality of life and wellbeing, life satisfaction, health, financial situation (income, pension), mobility, social participation, volunteering, social interactions and contacts, living situation, assistance/care services.
Corresponds to: Health and Performance, Wellbeing, and Social, Civic and Cultural Engagement, and Housing, Urban Development and Mobility Topics
• "Old age and the Future. Research Expertise towards a National Plan for Seniors. Final Report" (Alter und Zukunft. Wissen und Gestalten. Forschungsexpertise zu einem Bundesplan for Seniorinnen und Senioren. Endbericht)
• "Quality of life in old age: Survey of people aged 60 and above. Study Report" (Lebensqualität im Alter: Befragung von Personen ab 60 Jahren. Studienbericht.)
Coverage
Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals
2010
Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)
Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)
By state (Bundesland)
Population aged 60 and over
Representative of target population
Data collected on the following topics: age, quality of life and wellbeing, life satisfaction, health, financial situation (income, pension), mobility, social participation, volunteering, social interactions and contacts, living situation, assistance/care services.
Corresponds to: Health and Performance, Wellbeing, and Social, Civic and Cultural Engagement, and Housing, Urban Development and Mobility Topics
• "Old age and the Future. Research Expertise towards a National Plan for Seniors. Final Report" (Alter und Zukunft. Wissen und Gestalten. Forschungsexpertise zu einem Bundesplan for Seniorinnen und Senioren. Endbericht)
• "Quality of life in old age: Survey of people aged 60 and above. Study Report" (Lebensqualität im Alter: Befragung von Personen ab 60 Jahren. Studienbericht.)
Applicability
Strengths:
The survey incorporates a range of quality of life indicators, including physical and mental health, real and disposable income, and accessibility of institutional and other resources.
Weaknesses:
The survey uses a small sample size and self-reporting data. Institutionalized population and migrants are also not included.
Applicability
Strengths:
The survey incorporates a range of quality of life indicators, including physical and mental health, real and disposable income, and accessibilty of institutional and other resources.
Weaknesses:
The survey uses a small sample size and self-reporting data. Institutionalized population and migrants are also not included.
Applicability
Strengths:
The survey incorporates a range of quality of life indicators, including physical and mental health, real and disposable income, and accessibility of institutional and other resources.
Weaknesses:
The survey uses a small sample size and self-reporting data. Institutionalized population and migrants are also not included.
Applicability
Strengths:
The survey incorporates a range of quality of life indicators, including physical and mental health, real and disposable income, and accessibility of institutional and other resources.
Weaknesses:
The survey uses a small sample size and self-reporting data. Institutionalized population and migrants are also not included.
- The information about this dataset was compiled by the author:
- Maria M. Hofmarcher
- (see Partners)