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12/10/2004
Ageism a problem in NI says survey
Nearly 50% of people in Northern Ireland believe ageism is a significant problem within our society – according to new research by the University of Ulster.
Professor Eileen Evason, Emeritus Professor at UU, who led the Northern Ireland Life and Times study into Ageism, found that 48% of those questioned believe older people are treated worse than the general population, highlighting a widespread concern that people are increasingly discriminated against as they get older.
Professor Evason also revealed that 18% of people interviewed said that a friend or relative had not been offered medical treatment that might have helped them - because of their age.
About one in ten people interviewed said they had a friend or relative who had experienced employment related age discrimination.
The research, funded by Atlantic Philanthropies, found that people aged 50-59 had particularly strong views and concerns.
“This age group is increasingly under pressure in Northern Ireland,” Professor Evason said. “They are feeling the strain of caring for elderly parents as well as their own children but must stay in work themselves to provide for their own retirement.”
The survey findings will be presented by Professor Eileen Evason at the ARK seminar on Wednesday, 12-1pm, in NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
(MB/GMCG)
Professor Eileen Evason, Emeritus Professor at UU, who led the Northern Ireland Life and Times study into Ageism, found that 48% of those questioned believe older people are treated worse than the general population, highlighting a widespread concern that people are increasingly discriminated against as they get older.
Professor Evason also revealed that 18% of people interviewed said that a friend or relative had not been offered medical treatment that might have helped them - because of their age.
About one in ten people interviewed said they had a friend or relative who had experienced employment related age discrimination.
The research, funded by Atlantic Philanthropies, found that people aged 50-59 had particularly strong views and concerns.
“This age group is increasingly under pressure in Northern Ireland,” Professor Evason said. “They are feeling the strain of caring for elderly parents as well as their own children but must stay in work themselves to provide for their own retirement.”
The survey findings will be presented by Professor Eileen Evason at the ARK seminar on Wednesday, 12-1pm, in NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
(MB/GMCG)
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