Discrimination and Health: Analyzing Elderly Issues: A Study Conducted in Chakwal, Pakistan

Saeed, Yasir; Shoaib, Mohammad; Ilyas, Rehan

ISBN 10: 3846599840 / ISBN 13: 9783846599846

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discrimination and Health: Analyzing Elderly Issues: A Study Conducted in Chakwal, Pakistan
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3846599840
• ISBN 13: 9783846599846
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The main objective of the present study was to find out the association between the level of discrimination and health status of elderly. This study was conducted in the city of Chakwal, Pakistan. Survey method was used as a technique of data collection, interview schedule was developed to collect data. Convenience sampling technique was used to draw 120 respondents form three villages of district Chakwal. A great significance was seen after the data analysis and interpretation between the level of discrimination and health status of elderly. This book is divided into six chapters. First chapter is Introduction in which background of study, statement of the problem, objectives and significance of the research is written. Second chapter is Review of literature, in which the previous researches from the area of elderly are documented. In third chapter, conceptual and operational definitions are mentioned. After the definitions, methodology are explained in detail. Detailed analysis is given in the fifth chapter where descriptive and inferential analysis are explained separately. In last chapter conclusion is drawn with some recommendations.

About the Author

Yasir Saeed & M. Shoaib are Lecturers at Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat (UoG). Mr Yasir earned his M. Phil degree in Sociology and BS (Hons) in Social Sciences from Punjab University, Pakistan. Mr Shoiab did his Masters in Sociology from Punjab University, Pakistan. Rehan Ilyas did his Masters in Sociology recently from UoG.