Sociology I · 10 marks · 150 words

Ageing is a demographic reality for many countries including India." Which method of data collection is suitable for understanding the situation of elderly population. Critically examine.

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Research Methods and Data Collection

Syllabus: Research Methods and Analysis: (a) Qualitative and quantitative methods. (b) Techniques of data collection. (c) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.

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Malavika G NairAIR 45 · CSE 2024 · 123 wordsTheir whole copy

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Ageing as a phenomenon is studied sociologically based on resource theory, social roles, religious views etc. For countries like India, it is a demographic (30% by 2050) reality which needs objective data collection to be studied. Suitable methods:

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ONLY USED METHODS | +--> census data | +--> age noted | +--> Database of | Senior Citizens. | +--> survey methods.

Suitable methods:

→ Quantitative Methods like Census, survey etc is used in India. While

it provides concrete data for social welfare, policies, schemes etc, it is limited in sociological understanding

→ Need for Qualitative Methods:

→ Use of participant observation, unstructured interviews, conversation analysis, media survey

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↳ understand social role of ageing ↳ identify psychological insecurities. ↳ studies on generation gap. ↳ insights on health issues especially mental states.

Thus a combination of methods as suggested by Yogendra singh-(integrationist) approach is needed to study ageing in India.

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