Aspects of social vulnerability after retirement among the Mohammedan population in Bulgaria. A Pilot Study.
Aspects of social vulnerability after retirement among the Mohammedan population in Bulgaria. A Pilot Study.

Summary/Abstract: The present study examines the sense of social vulnerability among the elderly Bulgarian-Mohammedan population in the underdeveloped rural and mountainous regions of Southwestern Bulgaria.The problem is especially acute for the elderly because, at the end of life, they should usually be most satisfied with life and what they have achieved, but it seems that this is not the case in Bulgaria at all. The elderly population is also among the most vulnerable groups because they have limited financial resources and physical strength, and are more dependent on the care of institutions, relatives, and society. The present pilot study was carried out through a field study (survey) of participants and an interviewer from the local population. For this purpose, specific research methods are developed, including a special questionnaire and research instructions. The results are summarized, analyzed, and presented in this innovative study on the territory of Bulgaria. The resulting data reveal the aspects of life that worry the elderly the most and that bring them the greatest satisfaction. Surprisingly, it is not limited to income and financial funds. The results obtained are intriguing and can inform the creation and updating of state and local policies to improve the sense of quality of life and satisfaction among the elderly population. Research should be extended to other areas of the country to cover a larger percentage of Bulgaria's elderly population for even more precise results.

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