STRATI Journal of Ageing and Social Policy

The Journal aims to:

• Advance research on the intersections between demographic ageing and social policy frameworks.
• Inform the development of policies and programs that address the needs, rights, and aspirations of older adults.
• Highlight innovative and inclusive models of care, participation, and support for ageing populations.
• Promote cross-national and comparative research on ageing, retirement systems, and intergenerational relations.
• Foster dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to strengthen evidence-based policy interventions.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Economic security and pension systems.
• Social protection policies for older adults.
• Healthy and active ageing strategies.
• Long-term care systems and workforce issues.
• Intergenerational solidarity and family support structures.
• Ageing in rural vs. urban settings.
• Policy responses to demographic transitions.
• Human rights of older persons.
• Gendered aspects of ageing.

Detailed Themes

Potential focus areas include, but are not limited to:

1. Economic Security in Later Life – pensions, retirement income adequacy, and old-age poverty.
2. Social Protection Systems for the Elderly – universal vs. targeted benefits, contributory vs. non-contributory schemes.
3. Age-Friendly Policies and Environments – housing, transport, and urban design for older adults.
4. Long-Term Care Policies and Financing – formal care systems, community-based care, and care workforce development.
5. Healthy Ageing and Preventive Health – strategies to promote physical, mental, and cognitive health in older age.
6. Digital Inclusion for Older Adults – addressing the digital divide and promoting access to digital services.
7. Gender and Ageing – examining how ageing intersects with gender roles, inequality, and vulnerabilities.
8. Work and Retirement Transitions – employment opportunities, re-skilling, and flexible retirement policies.
9. Ageing in Place – policies supporting independence and community living.
10. Intergenerational Solidarity and Family Support – caregiving patterns, family dynamics, and policy incentives.
11. Migration and Ageing – impacts of migration on older populations, transnational care networks.
12. Rural Ageing – challenges in service delivery, mobility, and social participation in rural contexts.
13. Policy Innovations for Ageing Societies – lessons from global best practices.
14. Rights-Based Approaches to Ageing – aligning policies with the UN Principles for Older Persons and human rights frameworks.
15. Elder Abuse and Protection Mechanisms – policy and legal responses to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
16. Ageing and Social Participation – fostering civic engagement, volunteering, and cultural participation.
17. Impact of Climate Change on Older Populations – vulnerability, resilience, and adaptation strategies.
18. Healthcare Access and Financing for Older Adults – equity, affordability, and service delivery models.
19. Mental Health and Ageing – addressing loneliness, depression, and dementia.
20. Demographic Projections and Policy Planning – using population ageing data for forward-looking policy design.

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