Active Aging and Well-Being of Indigent Older Persons in the Informal Economy

Authors

  • Salve Regina Renacia Instructor in Central Mindanao University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52751/cmujs.2024.v28i2.6jftg110

Keywords:

Indigent Older Persons, , Informal Economy, Pension, Well-being

Abstract

One of the 21st-century societal transformations is the growing aging population. The increase in their expectancy is due to improved healthcare and lifestyle choices making their population rise significantly. In the Philippines, the incidence of this growing population plunging into poverty increased. Some elderly are non-beneficiaries of the country’s pension system. The indigent older persons’ work in the informal economy (IE) provides them with income even if their jobs are unsafe and unsecured. The Qualitative Study was conducted in Maramag, Bukidnon. This study aims to share insights into the elderly’s effect of their work on their physical, economic, psychological and social well-being. Havighurst’s Activity Theory is used as a guide in understanding their physical and social engagements.
Twenty research participants come from the young-olds (60-74) and the old-olds (75-84) categories, representing few sectors in informality. The findings show that
the older persons’ subjective lens, being active physically and socially promotes an improved well-being. However, most do not wish to remain in the IE but aspire to have a more stable income and pension source. Among the recommendation is for government institutions to provide aid, caregiving and health care assistance, and opportunities to harness their skills.

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Published

2025-01-06

How to Cite

Renacia, S. R. (2025). Active Aging and Well-Being of Indigent Older Persons in the Informal Economy. CMU Journal of Science, 28(2), 30-42. https://doi.org/10.52751/cmujs.2024.v28i2.6jftg110