Abstract
Based on the theory of Cumulative (Dis)Advantage over the life course, this study makes three contributions. Using the concentration index, it documents the extent to which life satisfaction (LS) is unequally distributed with respect to health status (HS) in the 50+ population of SHARE. It shows that HS, widowhood and adaptation processes are important factors that correlate significantly with these inequalities in all countries studied. Finally, this study reveals that the 50+ population across Europe experiences cumulative disadvantage, both in terms of HS and LS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 301-325 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Swiss Journal of Sociology |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2018 |
Keywords
- cumulative (dis)advantage
- health status
- inequalities
- life satisfaction
- SHARE