Khavarpour, Freidoon A. and Hafshajani, Atena and Clapham, Kathleen and Clapham, Kathleen (2019) Iranian Elderly in Sydney, Australia: A Reflection on Life. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 24 (5). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2456-9216
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Abstract
The growth in the number and proportion of older adults is unprecedented in the history of Australia. Two factors, longer life spans and ageing baby boomers, have combined to increase this portion of population of Australian aged in recent decades. Using qualitative approach, 20 Iranian migrants, aged 65 and over, were selected and interviewed through a 10 months period, in 2016 and 2017. Conducted in various locations, participants were asked to reflect upon their social and economic experience in Australia. Most were positive about their lives in Australia, considered themselves as Australian citizen, believed Australians have ‘great deal of respect’ for the elderly, are very “warm” and “respectful” towards their elder generation, utilised various government services, and aimed to facilitate the process of “Australisation” of their children. The result indicates that the life of these elderlies can be enhanced by supporting various social and economic services and, by providing ongoing English language classes, a better quality of life for this segment of the population will be ranched.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Digital Open Archives > Social Sciences and Humanities |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@digiopenarchives.com |
Date Deposited: | 22 Apr 2023 06:32 |
Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2024 04:28 |
URI: | http://geographical.openuniversityarchive.com/id/eprint/838 |