The Social and Economic Conditions of the Older People in Addis Ababa: The Case of a Charity Association for the Destitute and Abandoned People
| dc.contributor.advisor | Emirie, Guday (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ayalew, Elizabeth | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-04T07:25:01Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-04T11:55:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-04T07:25:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-04T11:55:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The main objective of this study is to investigate the past and current socio-economic condition of the older people living in a Charity Association for the Destitute and Abandoned People (CADAP) in Addis Ababa. To achieve, this objective, the study employed both primary and secondary data collection methods. The primary data was collected through a combination of qualitative data collection methods involving in-depth interviews with CADAP beneficiaries, key informant interviews, and personal observations. The secondary data was collected through a systematic review of relevant documents and related literature. Both the primary and secondary data were thematically organized and analysed through triangulation. The findings of the study revealed that lack of social security, death of family members and the ward during the Derg regime left the older people abandoned either on the street or to the church surroundings. The failure of family and community support system in which the older people relied on is one of the major reasons for the existing situation of the older people. The older people living in CADAP received many benefits which they lacked when they were on the street. Finally, the study concludes by forwarding some recommendations. Keywords: Institutional care and support, socio-economic and health status, living conditions | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/20310 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Institutional care and support, socio-economic and health status, living conditions | en_US |
| dc.title | The Social and Economic Conditions of the Older People in Addis Ababa: The Case of a Charity Association for the Destitute and Abandoned People | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |