A5077965045- Education, Psychology, and Social Research
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Social Issues in Poland
- Global Health Care Issues
- Rural development and sustainability
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Research in Social Sciences
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Urbanization and City Planning
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Family Business Performance and Succession
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Housing Market and Economics
Charles University
2023-2025
Masaryk University
2014-2024
Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs
2012-2021
National Institute of Mental Health
2019
Trust is a fundamental element in decision-making processes. In medicine, trust also helps to build relationships between patients/clients and doctors (aesthetic surgeons) will influence woman's decision undergo aesthetic/cosmetic surgery. Patients/clients, as well aesthetic surgeons, use different ways trust. Our analyses are based on fifteen qualitative interviews with women who have undergone or planning surgery procedure(s) non-participatory observations at the clinic of Czech Republic....
Abstract The paper discusses the concept of quality life and its measuring. It tries to explain peculiarities in rural space considering different levels education, professional activities, mobility, ways dwelling, access social technical infrastructure. subjective perception both urban people can be manifested moving out. main shortages seen (by people) a poor prestigious well-paid jobs richer life. advantages way are generally evaluated by better nature. A promotion local identity is...
This article deals with active ageing as a policy concept and its meanings in different cultures. We describe the Czech Republic Poland, formerly communist states that experienced economic political transitions 1990s joined European Union 2004. Both countries are demographically similar, populations, but their understanding of issue quite different. The methodology used was meta‐analysis expert interviews consultations. results show there is no comprehensive towards Poland does not have an...
In the discourse of active ageing it is assumed that young seniors will hold roles in public and private life. This article examines grandparenting as an emerging role olds context their heterogeneous sets. Based on integrated analysis a survey conducted among people aged 50-70 qualitative interviews describes what Czech how they position frame other individual roles. It also activities performance typically involves. Attention devoted to gender differences, which are manifested meanings...
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Abstract Older adults represent a specific group of political and civic actors. In one line argument, the growing number people over 65 is gaining stronger voice representation, plays role in social, economic life changes societies. Another approach points to social exclusion older their “oppressed voices”. Using representative survey Czech rural population age 60+, Quality Life Seniors Rural Areas (2016), we looked at level forms engagement perceptions areas. We found these attitudes...
Articles Being socially connected is a universal human need, but substantial number of older men and women are or become excluded from these connections in later life. Exclusion social relations (ESR) unwanted as it undermines people's ability to lead healthy, active, independent Policies reduce this form exclusion have been limited effectiveness, due part broader lack knowledge about the dynamics ages intersection with gender constructions. To advance our understanding ESR life, we develop...
This article presents a study on the application of age‑friendly measurement indexin context rural areas in Czech Republic. Small cities and settlements comprise greatmajority municipalities face considerable ageing their populations. The age‑friendliness conceptexpresses how to what extent communities offer supportive environment that enables residents growolder actively within families, neighbourhoods, civil society together with extensive opportunitiesfor participation community....
The article presents an analysis of selected activities engaged in by seniors the central areas large Czech towns. authors set out from assumption that are a factor animate physical environment and, together with actual quality environment, importantly contribute to life seniors. illustrate this on basis sample survey conducted among over age sixty living fourteen towns around Republic. shows through they engage active participants rural environment. However, intensity and variability...
Cognitive performance is dynamic and shaped by individual biological environmental factors throughout life. In psychology, besides the effects of age, education, other often studied factors, complexity lived-in environment urbanicity in that context are yet to be elucidated. this observational cross-sectional study, we compare cognitive standard neuropsychological tests healthy older persons from three different types settlements Czech Republic: capital city Prague, towns, villages. The...
In this article we make use of preference theory developed by Hakim (2000) in the context reconciling work and family to cover explain different patterns retirement exit paths satisfaction levels Czech Republic.We propose that lifestyle preferences values may help why some older workers continue while others are determined retire as early possible.Three types identified among 55-65 age group: oriented, adaptive.The data shows self-perception respondent being active or more rest-oriented is...
This article presents interdisciplinary research on the social and technological aspects of interactions between older adults humanoid robot Pepper (SoftBank Robotics). Our case study is based regular meetings that are a part an experimental intervention taking place at Active Ageing Centre for in Prague, run by NGO Life 90. Through methods participant observation, unstructured interviews, analyses video recordings from interventions with Pepper, subsequent reflections “user” experience...
In this article we make use of preference theory developed by Hakim (2000) in the context reconciling work and family to cover explain different patterns retirement exit paths satisfaction levels Czech Republic. We propose that lifestyle preferences values may help why some older workers continue while others are determined retire as early possible. Three types identified among 55–65 age group: oriented, adaptive. The data shows self-perception respondent being active or more rest-oriented...
Tento článek nabízí přehled současných diskusí o dynamickém vývoji moderních měst, tj. zejména revitalizaci, gentrifikaci a regenreaci fyzického prostředí, jejich dopadu na kvalitu života starších lidí, kteří žijí v těchto oblastech. Argumentuje, že tyto procesy jsou vysoce normativní prezentují se jako primárně mladistvé změny. Jako takové mohou být považovány za manifestaci věkové diskriminace či ageismu, neboť starší lidé zdají procesem urbání revitalizace znevýhodněni, včetně vyšího...
Life pace in cities is often commented as very busy especially by people from smaller settlements. It not clear whether this proverbial image, a stereotype, based on prevalent subjective views the elderly. The purpose of study to examine occurrence stereotypes hectic city and tranquil countryside older persons. sample consisted 131 retired healthy persons 60-74 years age (M=68.47, SD=3.71) with same place residence capital Prague, mid-sized towns or villages Czech Republic since their 40...