Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.

Language issues

The report is only available in German.

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.

Language issues

The report is only available in German.

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.

Language issues

The report is only available in German.

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

The study was conducted between February and March 2010. A report with the main findings was published in May 2010.

Language issues

The report is only available in German.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals

First year of collection

2010

Stratification if applicable

Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)

Base used for sampling

Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

By state (Bundesland)

Age range

Population aged 60 and over

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target population

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

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

Further Reading

• "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.)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals

First year of collection

2010

Stratification if applicable

Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)

Base used for sampling

Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

By state (Bundesland)

Age range

Population aged 60 and over

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target population

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

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

Further Reading

• "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.)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals

First year of collection

2010

Stratification if applicable

Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)

Base used for sampling

Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

By state (Bundesland)

Age range

Population aged 60 and over

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target population

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

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

Further Reading

• "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.)

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collected in 2010 with a sample size of 800 individuals

First year of collection

2010

Stratification if applicable

Age, gender, income level, state (Bundesland)

Base used for sampling

Random sample of Austrian population over the age of 60 (Randomly generated telephone numbers)

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

By state (Bundesland)

Age range

Population aged 60 and over

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target population

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

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

Further Reading

• "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.)

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies reported

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies reported

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies reported

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies reported

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.

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.

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.

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.