Decrepitude and death-hastening: the nature of old age in third world societies

Studies in Third World Societies • Vol/Iss. 22 • Published In 1982 • Pages: 43--65 •

By Glascock, Anthony P.

Abstract

This study examines the status and treatment of the elderly in non-industrial societies. Associations are found between social complexity, subsistence type, and the status and treatment of the elderly.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)	Researchers Own

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
Differentiation among the "old age category" will be found among non-industrial societies (48).	Supported
In societies where there is differentiation among the "old age category," there will be a presence of death-hastening behavior (53).	Supported
The presence of old age distinctions and death-hastening behavior will be associated with less complex societies. The presence of supportive treatment of the aged wil be associated with more complex societies (54).	Supported
The presence of old age distinctions and death-hastening behavior will be associated with periods of deprivation (55).	Supported

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Decrepitude and death-hastening: the nature of old age in third world societies

Studies in Third World Societies • Vol/Iss. 22 • Published In 1982 • Pages: 43--65 • Cite

By Glascock, Anthony P.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

Studies in Third World Societies • Vol/Iss. 22 • Published In 1982 • Pages: 43--65 •