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| Social policy and research for older citizens | | Author(s) | Cherry Russell, Hal Kendig |
| Journal title | Special commemorative edition of the Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 18, no 3 Supplement, September 1999 |
| Pages | pp 44-49 |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Social policy ; Older people ; Participation ; Australia. |
| Annotation | In this essay, the authors draw on their two decades of experience as researchers with a focus on understanding the social dimensions of ageing and an interest in the role of research in informing public policy. One of the most significant changes noted over this period is the increasing acceptance of older people's right to have their views heard and to be included in the policy making process. The essay considers the context in which policy-relevant research is generally conducted and note some of the key research directions over the past 20 years. In addition, it examines some of the processes through which older people have been engaged as participants in the policy process, including formal consultation with government and direct political action. The particular value of focused qualitative research in giving a voice to those who are otherwise likely to be excluded from the public domain because of poverty, sickness or disability is highlighted. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991201242 A |
| Classmark | BG: TM2: B: TMB: 7YA |
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