Dignity in Aging: Exploring the Multidimensional Nature of Filipinos’ Concept of Rights of Older Persons
by the Research Division ABSTRACT This study seeks to provide valuable insights into the perceived level of dignity among older Filipinos by examining the 11 key dimensions associated with “living with dignity” among older Filipinos. It also seeks to close gaps in the discourse on dignity and identify the underlying reasons for patterns in the daily experiences of older Filipinos. The 11 key dimensions include quality of life, life satisfaction, pension, self-rated health status, accessibility, infrastructure, and habitat, social inclusion, the extent of difficulty in accessing government health services, experiences of inequality and discrimination, preparation for old age, family care, and access to justice. This study utilized data from the […]