摘要
This paper presents the quantitative research results of a comprehensive study titled“Current Profle of Older Adults in Castilla-La Mancha(Spain).”The study aims to understand and describe the characteristics of individuals aged 65 and above within this autonomous region,with a focus on the variables of sex,age,and habitat.A cross-sectional approach was employed,utilizing quantitative methods to collect data.To gather information,a customized questionnaire was developed to address the study objectives,covering various aspects such as sociodemographic factors,living conditions,leisure activities,social participation,and cultural interests.The survey was conducted via telephone,ensuring representation by employing gender quotas,age-group stratifcation,and considerations for habitat size.A representative sample of 1,065 participants was included in the study.The fndings reveal a degree of homogeneity in the lifestyles of older adults,with discernible variations infuenced by factors such as sex,habitat,and age.These results shed light on the diverse habits and experiences of older adults,emphasizing the signifcance of habitat conditions,social participation,and the aging process.
基金
Funding Open Access funding provided thanks to the CRUE-CSIC agreement with Springer Nature.This article is a by-product of a broader study entitled“Nuevos perfles de la población mayor en CastillaLa Mancha”,a result of the collaboration between the European Network for the Fight against Poverty in Castilla-La Mancha(EAPN)and the University of Castilla-La Mancha(UCLM)from the core project SBPLY/19/270802/000377 named“Impulso y desarrollo de acciones de voluntariado en el marco de Envejecimiento Activo de los Centros de Mayores”and fnanced by the Regional Ministry of Social Welfare in Castilla-La Mancha,Spain.
